Materials Planner

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together. 

We're looking for a Materials Planner to play a pivotal role in driving the success of next-generation AR hardware manufacturing at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

In this role, you’ll manage end-to-end material planning across multiple production and prototype sites- ensuring timely material availability, optimising inventory, and supporting both high-volume production and rapid innovation cycles. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and loves solving complex logistical challenges. In addition, you will:

• Maintain accurate and timely material availability in Snap’s ERP systems, ensuring seamless material transactions and visibility.

• Manage material levels and movement across multiple plants, supporting production and prototype builds, including consumables, in close coordination with Production Planning and Engineering teams.

• Lead inventory control and cycle count programs, including year-end reconciliations, to uphold high standards of inventory accuracy.

• Manage the end-to-end process from purchase requisition to supplier payment, which involves creating purchase orders, verifying invoices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance.

• Create, release, and track work orders; manage material staging tasks; and ensure timely execution of production activities. 

• Monitor order fulfillment status, proactively communicate with internal stakeholders, and collaborate with supply planning to mitigate material shortages or delays.

• Support Demand Planning and assist in other material management activities to ensure continuity and efficiency across the Materials team.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams — including Engineering, Operations, and Asia-based Supply Chain partners

• Proven success managing multiple NPI (New Product Introduction) builds with precision and urgency.

• Working knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials) structure, build readiness reports, and production planning workflows.

• Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for reviewing material movements, shortages, and delivery documentation.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive informed decisions.

• Expertise in inventory management and forecasting methodologies, with strong command of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build alignment and influence stakeholders across levels and regions.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities — capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.  

• A minimum of 4 years experience in material planning, demand planning, or supply planning.

• Proficiency with ERP software (SAP or Oracle) for material transactions and planning.

• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure quality.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including, product, and engineering.

• Experience in developing and executing demand and supply plans.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve goals in a dynamic environment.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!