Service Material Planning Manager: Lead & Optimize Inventory

Rivian; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Michigan is seeking a Manager, Material Planning to lead a team responsible for ensuring material availability across Rivian's Service distribution network. You will translate demand into actionable supply requirements and partner across Service, Supply Chain, Engineering and Purchasing to maintain supply continuity.

You will drive KPI-based performance, manage supplier relations, and optimize inventory while balancing working capital and service goals in a fast-paced, cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in material planning, supply planning, or related field.
• Experience leading planning professionals.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, BOMs, inventory planning, P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of material planners and set priorities.
• Ensure 100% material availability for service parts inbound to distribution centers.
• Identify shortages and risks and develop recovery plans with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Purchasing, Service Engineering, and Global Distribution to align demand and supply.
• Drive KPI-focused performance and continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Service Parts Planning

EDI

Job description

Rivian in Michigan is seeking a Manager, Material Planning to lead a team responsible for ensuring material availability across Rivian's Service distribution network. You will translate demand into actionable supply requirements and partner across Service, Supply Chain, Engineering and Purchasing to maintain supply continuity.

You will drive KPI-based performance, manage supplier relations, and optimize inventory while balancing working capital and service goals in a fast-paced, cross-functional