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. 

As the Staff Continuous Improvement Partner, Material Planning, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement and deliver significant process improvements within the end-to-end planning functions. The individual will lead & program manage high-impact CI projects, collaborate with supply chain, technology and operational partners to drive strategic business objectives and champion key business and system launches to success

• Lead the identification and implementation of CI initiatives across all aspects of the planning lifecycle and maintain a portfolio of CI projects for the planning function 

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies ( Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control) to analyze complex planning processes to produce outputs that drive efficiency through the value chain from procurement to distribution operations 
• Lead systemic improvement and enhancement efforts in the advanced planning tool Servigistics and develop a structure of governance between the software vendor and Rivian parts planning for key features rollout

• Collaborate with NPI/procurement and planning and provide insights to drive strategic procurement & planning decisions to minimize E&O 

• Lead the planning readiness efforts for all new site launches and decommissioning within the service infrastructure by closely collaborating with planning and strategy 
• Champion change management activities and document to ensure successful adoption of new feature rollout and the associated planning process changes in the advanced planning tool Servigistics
• Program manage high risk/constrained parts in the service network resulting from critical field campaigns/events collaborating with planning and ops teams developing a path to fulfillment 
• Identify areas of opportunities and drive accountability with planning and ops to achieve MEIO in the network while maintaining optimal facing fill rate and financial performance 

• Build a risk management structure, what-if framework to track and analyze supply constrained scenarios, lifetime buy shortages and high-visibility field campaigns

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of planning processes and the impact of CI initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Masters preferred
• 5-8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with a strong focus on continuous improvement preferred
• Proven experience leading and delivering successful CI projects within a planning environment using different methodologies
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning systems (preferred)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to sit and stand for 8-12hours in the day
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot or cold condition

• Salary Rate for California Based Applicants: $112,000 to $140,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
• Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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