Job Description

About Rivian 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. Role Summary Program Manager is responsible for leading strategic programs to optimize the demand planning, forecasting, and analytics functions across the organization. These programs will ensure that we improve our analytics and demand forecasts to better align with business objectives, inventory levels, and supply chain capabilities to meet customer needs efficiently, as well as ensuring we gather requirements, design mockups, and advocate for system and tool implementation in the digital roadmap Program Manager works cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, and supply chain teams to drive accurate demand planning, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing large-scale planning initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities Program Management: Lead cross-functional planning and analytics programs, ensuring alignment between analytics, supply chain, inventory management, and production planning. Establish program timelines, set goals, and ensure that key milestones are met to improve analytics, forecasting and inventory management processes. Implement best practices for planning and analytics across the organization. Define and implement technology supply chain planning technology roadmap, including establish data governance and acting as data steward Lead implementation of Advance Planning System (APS) for Demand Planning scope (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, or similar). Demand Forecasting and Planning: Develop, manage, and improve the demand planning processes to ensure accurate forecasts that align with company goals. Utilize historical data, market trends, and customer input to create demand forecasts that support business objectives. Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to incorporate market intelligence into demand forecasts. Data Analytics and Reporting: Drive data-driven decision-making by developing and maintaining key metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Monitor forecast accuracy, identify trends, and continuously refine models to improve forecast reliability. Analyze demand variability, supply chain capacity, and inventory levels to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Generate and present regular reports on demand trends, forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and other commercial analytics KPIs to senior leadership. Ensure adherence to data governance standards, maintaining data integrity and security across all analytics platforms. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with supply chain, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure synchronization between demand forecasts and supply capabilities. Serve as a liaison between the commercial planning and analytics function and other departments to ensure alignment of business plans. Track tool/system needs for planning and analytics organization and liaise with Digital for prioritization; raise awareness when internal products launch/sunset Communicate planning and analytics process and technology changes to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency across the organization. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within planning and analytics workflows, implementing best practices for data management, reporting, and forecasting. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, leveraging advanced forecasting models and tools. Lead initiatives to implement and optimize demand planning software and systems. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, forecasting tools, and techniques to enhance demand planning practices. Provide guidance and mentorship to analytics and project management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management roles, with at least 2 years in a program management capacity Proven experience managing cross-functional programs or initiatives related to demand forecasting and inventory planning Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field Masters' degree preferred or equivalent work experience Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions Proficiency in demand planning tools and software (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, or similar) Excellent project management skills, with experience leading complex programs Exceptional communication and presentation abilities Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $112,100-140,100/year (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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 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. 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