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.
Role Summary
The Sr Inventory Optimization Analyst plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to optimize inventory levels across the service parts organization. This position is responsible for analyzing complex datasets associated with demand and supply, managing inventory parameters to ensure optimal stock availability while meeting target fill rates by location, minimizing holding costs and mitigating risks of obsolescence. The role is expected to operate with a decent degree of autonomy, lead optimization projects and contribute to process improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of inventory management principles, and proficiency with advanced planning tool and ERP systems.
Responsibilities
Advanced Inventory Analysis & Modeling
Utilize statistical methods and advanced planning tool Servigistics to refine inventory parameters across the distribution network to drive optimal planning outputs and inventory performance
Lead scenario and what-if simulations in the advanced planning tool to enable decision-centric thinking to achieve strategic business goals and improved financial performance
Develop inventory allocation strategies around supply constrained parts to determine optimal forward deployment in the network and mitigate fill rate gaps
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor inventory performance against targets, identify deviations, and conduct root cause analysis for stockouts, E&O, and forecast inaccuracies collaborating with planning teams
Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reports to provide visibility into inventory levels, trends, and potential issues for stakeholders
Steward for governance and provide insights into performance of part groupings setup by various planning teams in the advance planning tool
Process Improvement & System Utilization
Proactively identify and champion continuous improvement initiatives for inventory planning and control processes
Business lead to analyze, test and deploy new features and product release in collaboration with other planning teams in the advanced planning tool Servigistics
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related analytical field. Masters preferred
3-5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
Proven experience in demand forecasting, inventory modeling, and statistical analysis.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning/inventory optimization software.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, macros).
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects
Pay Disclosure
The salary range for this role is $112,100 to $148,500 for Irvine, California based applicants.
The salary range for this role is $102,300 to $135,580 for Michigan based applicants.
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportnity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
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