Autonomous Vehicle Parts & Inventory Manager

Hertz; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Educational reimbursement

Voluntary insurance

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Hertz is seeking a Materials Manager for our Santa Clara depot to oversee parts inventory, procurement, and distribution, ensuring 24/7 availability for maintenance operations. You will lead a team of Materials Coordinators, manage reorder points, and coordinate with OEM suppliers and aftermarket vendors to maintain supply flow.

Reporting to the Service Manager, this role emphasizes inventory control, vendor management, and logistics in a fast-paced autonomous vehicle environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, supply chain operations, or materials management.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, inventory management systems, procurement processes, and vendor management.
• Experience with electric vehicle parts, autonomous vehicle components, or specialty vehicle parts a plus.
• Proven ability to manage inventory, control costs, forecast demand, and drive operational efficiency.
• Proficient in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Valid California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all parts inventory management, procurement, receiving, and distribution for the autonomous depot.
• Lead and develop a team of Materials Coordinators working 24/7 shifts.
• Ensure parts availability to support maintenance operations and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, and stock replenishment processes.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers (Nuro, Lucid, etc.) and aftermarket vendors on ordering, expediting, delivery tracking, and warranty returns.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems, cycle counting programs, and accuracy audits.
• Partner with the Service Manager and Shop Foreman to forecast parts needs, manage critical inventory, and support launch and scaling plans.
• Manage parts budget, cost controls, vendor pricing, and supplier performance.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling, and organization of parts and materials.
• Develop and maintain parts SOPs, receiving procedures, documentation standards, and system workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, fill rates, cost efficiency, and operational support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and facility requirements for parts storage and handling.

Skills

Parts management

Inventory control

Vendor management

Procurement

Supply chain

MS Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Forecasting

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hertz is seeking a Materials Manager for our Santa Clara depot to oversee parts inventory, procurement, and distribution, ensuring 24/7 availability for maintenance operations. You will lead a team of Materials Coordinators, manage reorder points, and coordinate with OEM suppliers and aftermarket vendors to maintain supply flow.

Reporting to the Service Manager, this role emphasizes inventory control, vendor management, and logistics in a fast-paced autonomous vehicle environment.