Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager

Elevate Ventures, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 130.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Veo, a leading micromobility provider, seeks a Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager to lead demand planning, inventory optimization, and SKU management across North American markets. You will coordinate international shipments, optimize parts usage, and collaborate with Hardware, Product, and Operations teams.

The role is based in Santa Monica with in-office work Mon–Thu when not traveling. You will partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Product, and Hardware teams to translate market

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or related operations.
• Experience developing demand forecasts and replenishment plans.
• Ability to manage SKUs and inventory across multiple locations.
• Experience coordinating cross-border shipments and working with freight forwarders.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable planning.
• Experience supporting hardware products and parts in a manufacturing context.
• Proficiency with ERP/inventory systems and spreadsheets; BI tools preferred.
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Hardware, Quality, and Finance.
• Hybrid role requiring in-office attendance from Mon–Thu near Santa Monica.

Aufgaben

• Demand Planning: forecast vehicle, battery, and parts needs based on fleet data and seasonal trends.
• Supply Planning: translate forecasts into purchasing and replenishment plans with safety stock.
• Inventory Management: monitor and optimize stock across warehouses and markets.
• SKU Management: rationalize and maintain vehicle compatibility and replacement parts data.
• Import/Export Execution: coordinate international shipments and tariff classifications.
• Consumption Analysis: review market-level usage to improve forecasts and reduce waste.
• Hardware Collaboration: work with Hardware, Product, Quality on parts durability and serviceability.
• Cost Optimization: reduce inventory investment and freight costs while maintaining availability.
• Process Improvement: strengthen planning, ordering, and reverse logistics.

Kenntnisse

Demand planning

Inventory management

SKU management

International logistics

Analytical skills

Hardware familiarity

Systems & tools

Cross-functional partnership

Hybrid role

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Google Sheets

BI tools

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City.

Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible. We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long‑term growth and partnership with cities.

Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility.

Company Overview

At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City.

Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible. We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long‑term growth and partnership with cities.

Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager will lead demand planning, inventory optimization, SKU management, and import/export execution to ensure Veo’s North American markets have the parts and vehicles needed to support reliable operations.

This role will partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Product, and Hardware teams to translate market demand and monthly consumption data into purchasing, replenishment, and inventory decisions. The manager will also coordinate international shipments and customs clearance, support tariff‑related execution, and use field insights to improve parts utilization and inform hardware improvements.

This role is based at Veo’s Santa Monica headquarters, with in‑office attendance Monday through Thursday when not traveling

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning - Develop and maintain vehicle, battery, and replacement parts forecasts based on fleet needs, seasonality, market growth, consumption trends, and operational priorities.
• Supply Planning - Translate demand forecasts into purchasing and replenishment plans, balancing supplier lead times, inventory availability, safety stock, and service requirements.
• Inventory Management - Monitor inventory across central warehouses and operating markets, coordinate replenishment and transfers, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving stock.
• SKU Management - Lead SKU rationalization and maintain accurate parts information, including vehicle compatibility, replacement options, and discontinued items. Simplify parts ordering and provide practical guidance to warehouse and market teams.
• Import/Export Execution - Coordinate international shipments, freight forwarding, customs documentation, clearance, and delivery. Work with customs brokers and internal stakeholders on tariff classifications, duties, country‑of‑origin information, and approved tariff mitigation initiatives.
• Consumption Analysis - Lead monthly reviews of market‑level parts consumption, repair activity, and inventory trends to improve forecasts, identify unusual usage, reduce waste, and control parts costs.
• Hardware Collaboration - Partner with Hardware, Product, Quality, and Operations teams to translate market data and recurring repair trends into recommendations that improve parts durability, serviceability, and vehicle reliability. Coordinate follow‑up actions between U.S. operations and Asia‑based teams.
• Cost Optimization - Identify opportunities to reduce inventory investment, parts consumption, freight expenses, and total landed costs while maintaining parts availability and operational standards.
• Process Improvement - Strengthen planning, ordering, inventory controls, and reverse logistics processes, including warranty returns and recovery of reusable parts.

Requirements

• Experience - 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, service parts, logistics, or related operations. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Planning Expertise - Experience developing demand forecasts, replenishment plans, safety stock targets, and inventory strategies for physical products or replacement parts.
• Inventory & SKU Management - Demonstrated ability to improve inventory accuracy, manage SKU lifecycles, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory across multiple locations.
• International Logistics - Experience coordinating cross‑border shipments and working with freight forwarders and customs brokers on shipment documentation, tariffs, duties, and customs clearance.
• Analytical Skills - Strong ability to analyze consumption, inventory, and operational data and translate findings into practical planning and cost improvement decisions.
• Hardware Familiarity - Experience supporting vehicles, batteries, electronics, or other manufactured products, with the ability to collaborate with Hardware and Quality teams on parts compatibility, field issues, and product improvements.
• Systems & Tools - Experience with ERP, inventory management, or supply‑planning systems. Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets required; experience with business intelligence tools preferred.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership - Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities and drive follow‑through across Operations, Supply Chain, Hardware, Quality, and Finance.
• Hybrid Role - Must reside within or relocate to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica headquarters. This role requires in‑office attendance Monday through Thursday when not traveling.
• Travel - Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including domestic market visits and occasional international travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Cash Compensation: $130,000–$165,000 annually, including a base salary and annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000
• Annual Performance Bonus: Additional earning potential based on performance
• Equity: Stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced technology company

Pay Range

Below is the expected salary range for this position. The listed range is a good faith estimate, and exact compensation and total package may vary depending on market conditions and candidate qualifications.

Pay Range

$130,000—$165,000 USD