Material Planner - For Future Consideration

Rivian Automotive; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Material Planner to support Service and Accessories Material planning, ensuring parts reach service warehouses at optimal inventory levels. The role requires collaboration across Service Engineering, NPI, Demand Planning, and Rivian's global network to execute MRP in the ERP system.

The candidate will monitor supplier performance, drive backlog recovery, and participate in engineering changes while maintaining supply continuity for critical components.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in material planning or supply chain planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and BOMs.
• Lean manufacturing mindset and data-driven.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Use MRP to align service parts with global suppliers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Review material flow and implement lean improvements.
• Monitor supplier capacities and forecast risks.
• Maintain ERP master data for accurate demand signals.

Skills

MRP system

Supplier management

Cross-functional

Excel

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Master's in SCM

Tools

SAP

BOM

EDI

P2P

Job description

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

No Visa Sponsorship

In this position you will support Service and Accessories Material planning by ensuring your assigned components are delivered to the Service Warehouse(s) at optimal inventory levels and efficiencies. This role requires flexibility to support quick product changeover, supplier relationship management to ensure on time delivery, and an analytical approach to ensure optimal part inventory levels and quick turn analysis on exceptions. This candidate will understand the Rivian supply chain, our production processes, our warehouse operations, and our world-class Service Network.

You will collaborate and maintain partnerships across Service with Service Engineering, NPI, Demand Planning, Accessories, and Rivian's global distribution network to successfully execute MRP planning in Rivian's ERP system and ensure supply continuity across our global network.

Please note, this is a proactive job posting, which allows us to build a pipeline of qualified candidates who we can consider for future openings.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize an MRP system, and communicate Rivian's service parts/aftersales requirements to a global network of over 300+ Tier 1 suppliers and over 6,000 parts & components
• Work closely with the supplier base to resolve issues and ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance is achieved
• Work collaboratively and closely with a wide cross-functional team - Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality
• Review material and process flows in multiple distribution centers to identify improvement opportunities and implement lean material flow
• Review and report out on supplier capacities and bottlenecks to meet supplier schedules to a provided forecast
• Drive backlog recovery through clear communication to the supply base, support quick turn analysis on inventory run-out, and communicate clearly internally/externally
• Enforce maintenance of MRP master data control parameters to ensure accurate demand signals (i.e. lead times, MOQ's, lot sizing, safety stock); identify and resolve system and/or BOM inaccuracies to preserve data integrity
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using inventory optimization techniques to drive right-sized inventory levels to meet a customer service level of over 97% in the network
• Act as an escalation point for material concerns, lead shortage meetings w/suppliers and stakeholders to ensure supply continuity, report on KPIs (inventory days on hand, line interruptions, expedite costs, etc.), and enforce best practices
• Monitor your supplier performance through exception management reporting, supply constraints escalations, and proactive monitoring of the forecast to identify key shifts that may impact your supply
• Manage engineering changes for the commodities assigned to you through participation in the NPI process, while minimizing obsolescence and ensuring supply continuity for your parts

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in Material Planning, supply chain management or manufacturing production planning (Service/Aftermarket a plus)
• BA or Masters in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations or applicable discipline
• 2+ years of related automotive industry experience and LEAN manufacturing preferred
• Experience and knowledge in ERP/MRP with focused experience on product lifecycle management, EDI communications, bills of material, supply chain operations, and procure to pay processes (SAP experience preferred)
• Collaborator with a positive attitude to drive change and provide excellent customer service
• Calculated risk taker with the ability to drive performance management with suppliers and resolve issues while maintaining superior relationships internally and externally
• Proven analytical skills - high proficiency in Excel (advanced a plus)
• Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per daRequired to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail
• Ability to view, reach, and interpret documents

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $57,000 to $75,590 Michigan based applicants.

The salary range for this role is $62,500 to $82,780 Non Bay-Area California 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 rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

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 [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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