Night Shift Material Planner – MRP & Supplier Ops

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Material Analyst (Third Shift) to handle material planning for multiple production builds and ensure on-time delivery of parts to correct locations. This onsite role in Normal, IL requires strong data analysis, supplier management, and the ability to support rapid product changeovers and inventory optimization.

You will analyze risks, pull data from multiple sources, and contribute to supply chain and warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field highly preferred or 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” Software such as SAP Preferred.
• Experience understanding MRP logic and demand plan creations highly preferred.
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Close collaboration with assigned suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Forecast accurate supply requirements via MRP process.
• Manage safety stock to maintain on-hand inventory at optimal levels.
• Ensure successful execution of day-to-day replenishment and supply continuity for all programs.
• Primary point of contact for plant or warehouse escalations.
• Manage backlog recovery through clear communication to the supply base.
• Support quick turn analysis on inventory run out and communicate clearly internally/externally.
• Perform risk analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Formally document root cause and corrective actions.
• Attends meetings, creates reports and presents for their respective area/shop or suppliers.

Skills

MRP software

SAP

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Deadline driven

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Material Analyst (Third Shift) to handle material planning for multiple production builds and ensure on-time delivery of parts to correct locations. This onsite role in Normal, IL requires strong data analysis, supplier management, and the ability to support rapid product changeovers and inventory optimization.

You will analyze risks, pull data from multiple sources, and contribute to supply chain and warehouse processes.