Sr. Manager, Inbound Material Flow Logistics Planning

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Summary The Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics Planning role is a key function supporting the logistics teams at Rivian responsible for delivering components for Production and Service locations. In this role you will be responsible for the advanced logistics network design for all inbound suppliers to Rivian locations globally. At Rivian, logistics planning and operations include all modes of transportation (parcel, truck, air, and ocean) domestic and international. In addition to being a subject matter expert on these data sets, the Sr. Manager will define and maintain lane level shipment plans within key Rivian platforms including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and SAP. In short, this position will be responsible to design and implement a lean logistics network that optimizes transportation cost and inventory. The team of analysts will engineer optimal lane plans pre-schedule release, proactively manage plans against forecasted volumes, ensure shipping calendar and transit align to MRP, and measure performance to drive cost savings. This position is located in Normal, IL for the first year with the potential to relocate to our Georgia facility and reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics.

Lead a team of Analysts responsible for advanced logistics network design, optimization of inbound and return logistics, load density, frequency analysis, mode optimization, and logistics cost savings. Define methods and procedures to maintain lane level plans within plan for every part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and ensure SAP aligned to ship calendar and transit. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement logistics plans between suppliers, carriers, plant/PDC, and material planning. Partner with purchasing to ensure carrier coverage. Support and develop KPIs to improve shipment execution against plan. Build and maintain the tools used to calculate utilization and maintain standard work against logistics plans (Alteryx and Tableau). Define transit standards and measure performance against. Serve as subject matter expert for lane implementation and partner with IT and Logistics Program Management in planning systems strategy and process. See beyond the status quo and be cutting edge. Analyze and report out on inbound freight spend. Collaborate cross-functionally on vendor selection, KPI measurement, and logistics process development. Own the role, and craft best in class strategies and process for exponential growth. Provide a customer-oriented approach to support the internal customers. Support future model planning to identify optimal sourcing locations based on total landed cost. Future model forecasting and planning working closely with finance for budget setting.

10+ years of experience in the automotive/operational logistics industry. Ability to lead a team through ambiguity, and interpret data to drive decision-making Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA or master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred. Experience creating and optimizing logistics plans and implementing them with carriers and suppliers and managing change cross-functionally between logistics ops and material supply. Hands-on experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS), SAP, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP). Ability to travel 20-25% Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is