Staff Vehicle Program Planner

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 102,300 - 127,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Rivian in Normal, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated production planner to own the Master Production Plan. This role involves balancing various factors to ensure a feasible, capacity-aligned build plan while integrating engineering changes through technical expertise in Python and Databricks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning. Rivian also offers competitive benefits and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics or related field.
• 5+ years production/supply chain planning experience.
• Hands-on Python, SQL, and Databricks development skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Plan by maintaining a rolling plan that balances demand, capacity, and material constraints.
• Model line-rate and shift scenarios to surface parts constraints.
• Translate Program Change Control Requests into an updated timeline.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Supply Chain Planning

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Databricks

SAP

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

Owns the production plan of record for different programs across the 24‑month MPP and near‑term S&OE horizon and translates demand and program inputs into a feasible, capacity‑aligned build plan, integrates engineering changes, and delivers the supply response into S&OP and S&OE. A deliberately technical seat - pairs functional planning depth with hands‑on Python / Databricks development and early AI‑modeling adoption to help define and build Rivian’s next‑generation planning capabilities alongside internal software teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Plan – Build & maintain the 24‑month rolling plan using RCCP; balance demand, capacity & material constraints.
• Capacity & scenario modeling – Model line‑rate and shift scenarios; surface critical‑part constraints and trade‑offs to the platform lead.
• Integrate program changes – Translate Program Change Control Requests (PCRRs) into the timeline - feature cut‑ins, effectivity & ramp impacts.
• Near‑term S&OE & allocation – Provide production inputs to weekly S&OE; support firm‑zone, order slotting & BTS/BTO allocation with Scheduling.
• Build planning tooling & models – Develop in Python / Databricks; prototype and pilot AI‑assisted planning; partner with internal software teams to productize what works.
• Shape advanced planning systems – Bring APS acumen to the advanced planning systems implementation - define what "good" looks like and drive toward automated, single‑source planning.
• Feed the forums & hold alignment – Deliver the supply response into S&OP and S&OE forums; keep the plan republished across SAP, Internal Planning Systems & Databricks as one source of truth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics or related field.
• 5+ yrs production / supply‑chain planning
• Must have: Hands‑on Python, SQL, & Databricks development
• Early adopter of AI / ML planning models and Agent development
• Demonstrated ability to learn, grow and adapt to ambiguous situations
• Advanced planning system (Kinaxis / APS) acumen
• Partners with software / data teams to build tooling
• RCCP & capacity modeling; automotive preferred

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $102,300 - $127,900 for Georgia, Illinois, & Michigan based applicants, $112,100 - 140,100 for Southern California based applicants, and $121,800 - $152,300 for Northern 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 and equity awards.

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].