Planner
About Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology company building high-performance wireless communications for the drone and unmanned systems ecosystem. Our technology enables reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity across airborne and mobile robotic platforms operating in complex environments.
We partner directly with leading drone OEMs, robotics companies, and defense organizations to deliver advanced networking solutions that power the next generation of autonomous systems. Our mission is to make connectivity for autonomous machines as reliable and ubiquitous as the internet itself.
About the Role
The Planner plays a critical role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations, reliable production scheduling, and on-time product delivery. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for optimizing material planning, maintaining ERP data accuracy, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to support production requirements.
In this role, you will work closely with operations, procurement, production, and sales teams to ensure critical components are available when needed and that production schedules are executed efficiently. You will also help improve planning systems and supplier performance to support Doodle Labs’ continued growth.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure on-time delivery targets of 95%+ by managing material availability for production schedules
- Plan and coordinate material procurement and inventory requirements to support manufacturing timelines
- Optimize ERP system usage by maintaining accurate item master data, BOM structures, and inventory records
- Perform data validation and process improvements to enhance ERP accuracy and operational efficiencyDevelop and manage supplier performance tracking to improve delivery reliability and reduce lead times
- Lead supplier discussions to address performance gaps and resolve supply chain issues
- Analyze historical data and collaborate with sales and operations teams to develop demand forecasts with 85%+ accuracy
- Adjust demand forecasts regularly based on real-time data and business needs
- Implement inventory classification methodologies (e.g., ABC analysis) to optimize stock levels and tracking
- Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders, and work-in-progress materials through regular review meetings
- Support production scheduling by identifying constraints and resolving potential bottlenecks
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent achievement of 95%+ on-time delivery performance
- Improved ERP system accuracy and streamlined planning processes
- Reliable supplier performance with reduced lead times and supply disruptions
- Demand forecasts that support efficient production planning and inventory management
- Well-managed inventory levels that balance availability with operational efficiency
- Strong coordination across supply chain, production, and operations teams
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or a related role in a manufacturing or technology environment
- Strong experience working with ERP systems, including inventory management, BOM structures, and production planning
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across sales, procurement, operations, and production teams
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system integrity
- Ability to manage priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced operational environment
Why Join Doodle Labs
- Work on cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems
- Collaborate with engineers and innovators building industry-leading connectivity solutions
- Opportunity to help build and improve operational systems that support company growth
- Make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company shaping the next generation of robotics and wireless networking
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs, UGVs, AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2024," checking in at no. 2 in the Robotics category. Doodle Labs was founded in 1999 and has offices in the United States and Singapore.
Why Work With Us
We are a fast-growing team working with some of the leading innovators creating the technology of the future. Our radios are being used to advance the development and deployment of robotics in various industries. It's been an exciting past few years and we're eager to bring on like-minded people to help us continue to build this company.
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Doodle Labs Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid team- our employees not in state are remote while our local Los Angeles natives are in office 5 days per week.
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