What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner - Hardware Manufacturing position at Zoox?
This role supports demand planning for both high-volume and prototyping parts across multiple factories. The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand signals within Zoox’s ERP system (SAP S4), coordinating production orders to align with the master schedule. You will manage demand from upstream factories through the factory floor, ensure correct BOM revisions and due dates, and update internal customers on open work orders. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Demand Planner will handle frequent changes and unplanned requests, guiding production to achieve on-time delivery and balanced workloads.
In this role you will:- Develop and maintain accurate demand signals in SAP S4 Hana ERP, ensuring production orders align with forecasts, BOM revisions, and customer requirements.
- Validate forecasted quantities against actual deliveries, coordinate adjustments, and communicate changes and impacts to stakeholders.
- Represent AHMO in cross-functional demand meetings, collaborating with Engineering, Spares, Production, and Supply Planning to balance capacity and material availability.
- Plan and manage material cut-ins, alternates, and work orders, ensuring production orders are complete and achievable.
- Maintain rolling forecasts and regularly update demand to support MRP and CRP processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, lead projects, and report on demand planning KPIs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability.
- 7 years in a fast-paced NPI environment with direct experience in demand management, production planning, or master scheduling.
- Experience working with ERP software (SAP or Oracle preferred).
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- APICS certification
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
