Strategic S&OP & Logistics Planning Manager

Zoox; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox in Hayward, CA is seeking a strategic Logistics & Operations Planning Manager to design and lead the S&OP process aligning demand, supply, and financial plans across the organization. This role sits in Logistics and serves as a cross-functional integrator, establishing governance, cadence, and decision framework to connect demand, capacity, inventory, and cost.

You'll drive scenario analysis, develop metrics, and create exec-ready communications to enable disciplined execution and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations, or related cross-functional planning role.
• Proven experience leading planning processes across operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and business recommendations.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology hardware, or other complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of demand and supply balancing, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and cost management.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence teams and leaders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand, production, supply readiness, inventory, and financial plans.
• Establish and run the monthly planning cadence, including demand review, supply review, scenario planning, and executive alignment.
• Partner with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to maintain a single integrated view of priorities, risks, and constraints.
• Drive scenario analysis and trade-off decisions related to demand changes, supply constraints, capacity, inventory, and cost.
• Develop and track key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory health, service readiness, and cost control.
• Create executive-ready communications and recommendations while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Financial awareness

Sales & Operations Planning

Education

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

Job description

Zoox in Hayward, CA is seeking a strategic Logistics & Operations Planning Manager to design and lead the S&OP process aligning demand, supply, and financial plans across the organization. This role sits in Logistics and serves as a cross-functional integrator, establishing governance, cadence, and decision framework to connect demand, capacity, inventory, and cost.

You'll drive scenario analysis, develop metrics, and create exec-ready communications to enable disciplined execution and