Autonomous Vehicle Supply Program Manager

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and oversee the end-to-end vehicle supply process, including ordering, importation, port operations, PDI, logistics, titling, registration, and delivery readiness.

You will lead supplier and partner management, develop SOPs, dashboards, and KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance, manage vendor relationships, and align operations with business goals and customer delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic automotive supply chain roles or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree required; strong business acumen and problem solving.
• Experience managing multiple complex workstreams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize end-to-end vehicle supply processes and workflows.
• Lead supplier and partner management across ordering, port operations, and logistics.
• Develop SOPs, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor supply chain performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Automotive supply chain management

Vehicle importation processes

Operational process design

Vendor management

Financial modeling

Data analysis

SOP development

Strategic planning

Budget management

Contract management

Dashboards

KPI development

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Reporting Tools

Dashboards

Performance Metrics

Job description

• Design, implement, and optimize the end-to-end vehicle supply chain process
• Lead strategic planning, supplier and partner management, and operational execution across vehicle ordering, importation, port operations, PDI, logistics, titling, registration, and leasing readiness
• Define and document vehicle supply processes and develop operational workflows, SOPs, and tracking systems
• Identify resource, infrastructure, and process requirements for scalable vehicle supply operations
• Align supply chain processes with regulatory requirements, internal business goals, and safety standards
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard port operators, customs brokers, PDI vendors, and logistics providers
• Develop partner onboarding frameworks and service level agreements
• Serve as primary operational liaison with supply chain vendors
• Provide operational input to commercial teams for customer proposals and large fleet deals
• Manage vehicle ordering schedules across partners and internal teams
• Oversee importation activities and compliance with U.S. customs regulations
• Lead port operations, PDI processes, and inland logistics
• Manage titling and registration workflows through customer handoff
• Coordinate with leasing/sales and customer success teams on commercial delivery commitments
• Support customer onboarding documentation and contract alignment
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools for supply chain performance and delivery SLAs
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and delays and drive resolution
• Continuously improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in a strategic role within automotive supply chain management, automotive sales operations, fleet management, vehicle logistics, or strategy/consulting supporting a vehicle importer
• Required Bachelor's degree
• Strong business acumen and structured problem-solving skills for ambiguous strategic questions
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex workstreams
• Ability to use data to generate business insights and support executive decision-making
• Ability to design operational process flows that reduce risk and optimize outcomes
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong knowledge of at least two of vehicle importation, customs, port operations, logistics, titling, or registration processes
• Experience managing external vendors, service providers, and third-party strategic partners
• Experience with commercial contracts, SLAs, and SOWs
• Familiarity with vendor RFPs/RFQs and industry procurement practices
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budget management
• Ability to connect supply chain execution with delivery timelines, customer satisfaction, and revenue realization
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for vehicle supply, importation, and customer delivery
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automotive supply chain management, including vehicle importation, logistics, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to design operational workflows, manage complex workstreams, and utilize data for strategic decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Automotive Supply Chain Management
• Vehicle Importation Processes
• Operational Process Design
• Vendor Management
• Financial Modeling

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics Management
• Data Analysis
• Process Documentation
• Risk Management
• KPI Development
• Budget Management
• Contract Management
• SOP Development
• Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Autonomous Work
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Fleet Management
• Customs Regulations
• Port Operations
• Vehicle Logistics
• Service Level Agreements
• Vendor RFPs/RFQs
• Compliance Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Reporting Tools
• Dashboards
• Performance Metrics