Rivian is seeking a Director, Demand Planning, to lead Rivian in developing world-class practices for forecasting demand, planning production and managing inventory. In this role, you will lead and develop a team, define new processes, and implement technology to enable our growth as a leader in the electric vehicle space.
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Lead the development of consensus demand forecasts across Rivian’s product lines, leveraging statistical models, market insights, and business planning
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Lead the development and implementation of new processes to ensure tight alignment between on-the-ground inventory and demand across Rivian’s fulfillment network
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Partner with S&OP and IT teams to drive strategic projects for end-to-end demand planning capabilities and technologies, including the use of AI and ML to automate and inform commercial planning
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Act as a primary decision-maker and escalation point for demand/supply issues, ensuring timely resolution in partnership with other S&OP stakeholders
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Manage and develop a high-performing team of demand and inventory planners
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Proven track record of successfully leading end-to-end planning processes, including demand planning, sales and operations planning and inventory allocation
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Experience driving complex decision-making processes, including navigating conflicting viewpoints and proactively driving to consensus among senior leadership
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Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences
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Deep understanding of consumer demand dynamics, including pricing and incentives strategy, particularly in the automotive or other durable goods industries
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Expertise in inventory and fulfillment strategy, including experience optimizing inventory levels and allocation in a network distribution model
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Strong team leadership and people development skills
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8-10 years experience in demand planning, sales operations, supply chain planning, or management consulting
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Experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, o9, Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP) preferred
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MBA with specialization in supply chain management, operations management, and/or data science preferred
