Material Planner - For Future Consideration

Rivian•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Material Planner supports Service and Accessories material planning, ensuring assigned components are delivered to service warehouses at optimal inventory levels and with efficient processes. The role involves adapting to product changes, managing supplier relationships to support on-time delivery, and using analysis to maintain appropriate part inventory and respond quickly to exceptions. The planner is expected to understand Rivian’s supply chain, production processes, warehouse operations, and Service Network. The role collaborates with Service Engineering, NPI, Demand Planning, Accessories, and Rivian’s global distribution network to execute MRP planning in Rivian’s ERP system and maintain supply continuity. This is a proactive posting intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings; candidates may be contacted if a matching position becomes available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

1–4 years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or manufacturing production planning.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or an applicable discipline.
Experience with ERP/MRP, including product lifecycle management, EDI communications, bills of material, supply chain operations, and procure-to-pay processes.
Collaborative approach and positive attitude, with the ability to drive change and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to assess risk, drive supplier performance management, and resolve issues while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
Proven analytical skills and high proficiency in Excel; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
Ability to stand or sit for 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to communicate using a telephone and/or email.
Ability to view, reach, and interpret documents.

Nice To Haves

Service or aftermarket planning experience.
Two or more years of related automotive industry experience.
LEAN manufacturing experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Use an MRP system to communicate service parts and aftersales requirements to a global network of more than 300 Tier 1 suppliers and more than 6,000 parts and components.
Work with suppliers to resolve issues and achieve On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality.
Review material and process flows in distribution centers, identify improvement opportunities, and implement lean material flow.
Review and report supplier capacities and bottlenecks against schedules and forecasts.
Drive backlog recovery through clear communication with suppliers, analyze inventory run-out, and communicate internally and externally.
Maintain MRP master data control parameters, including lead times, minimum order quantities, lot sizing, and safety stock; identify and resolve system or bill-of-material inaccuracies.
Lead process improvements using inventory optimization techniques to achieve right-sized inventory while meeting a network customer service level above 97%.
Serve as an escalation point for material concerns; lead shortage meetings with suppliers and stakeholders; support supply continuity; report KPIs such as inventory days on hand, line interruptions, and expedite costs; and enforce best practices.
Monitor supplier performance through exception reporting, supply-constraint escalations, and proactive forecast monitoring.
Manage engineering changes for assigned commodities through participation in the NPI process, minimizing obsolescence and maintaining supply continuity.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Life insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) Plan participation may be available subject to eligibility.
Employee Stock Purchase Program participation may be available subject to eligibility.