Materails Planner II

Job Title: NPI Material Coordinator (6-month Contract)Location: On-site in Fremont, CA Team: DoorDash Labs - focused on building autonomous delivery robots and autonomy solutionsAbout the RoleReports to the Manufacturing LeadInterfaces with procurement, hardware, manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) partnersSupports the development of next-gen robotic systems from the ground upOn-site role located in Fremont, CAKey ResponsibilitiesManage inventory against demand across R&D, Manufacturing, and ServiceTrack incoming orders vs. forecast to flag potential shortages in advancePredict supply conflicts to help leadership take proactive actionUse CM's ERP system to routinely gather and analyze shortage reportsQuickly respond to BOM (Bill of Materials) updates in a fast-paced environmentSupport spot procurement efforts when neededQualificationsStrong knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, including: VLOOKUPPivot TablesConditional FormattingGeneral FormulasExceptional attention to detailStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsProficiency in inventory management and forecasting methodsExperience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systemsMinimum 5 years of relevant industry experiencePreference for experience in the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry