What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Inventory Planning position at Zoox?
We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planning Manager to lead our team of inventory and transportation planners supporting our manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring zero downtime at our manufacturing facilities through effective materials planning, inventory optimization, and logistics coordination.
The ideal candidate will bring deep manufacturing planning experience, strong SAP expertise, and the leadership capability to guide a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This individual will work cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to ensure the correct parts are in the right place at the right time, keeping our production lines running smoothly.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute comprehensive inventory strategies that balance supply assurance, working capital targets, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure continuous material availability to prevent line stoppages and support production schedules across all manufacturing operations.
- Drive planning accuracy and visibility through SAP (S/4HANA), leveraging MRP, safety stock settings, and transportation lead times.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Engineering to proactively manage material risks and resolve shortages.
- Oversee inbound and outbound transportation planning, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods.
- Analyze planning data and KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
- Maintain alignment between demand, supply, and logistics capacity to ensure operational readiness for production changes or new product launches.
- Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to forecast and manage inventory levels in support of company goals.
- Champion cross-functional communication and collaboration, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of material and logistics priorities.
Travel Requirements: 25%
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
- 5 years of experience leading or supervising planning or logistics teams of 5
- Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including MRP and inventory management functions.
- Experience working with external suppliers and ensuring they are meeting component & build requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
- APICS/CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential.
- Proven success in implementing planning process improvements or system enhancements
- Familiarity with transportation planning and logistics coordination
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering.
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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Accommodations
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.
Salary : $155,000 - $210,000