Inventory Control Manager
Controls
Posted on 2/18/2023
INACTIVE
Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability
Company Overview
Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$25.3B
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 20%Locations
Normal, IL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
- 8+ years of inventory, production control, and materials management related experience in automotive, OEM, Tier 1 or related technical field, at least 3 of which are in management positions
- SOX, ISO, IATF, MMOG/LE Audit experience of Inventory and Materials Management Processes strongly desired
- Experience using SAP enterprise resource planning and warehouse management systems required, SAP EWM and SAP S4 HANA experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- APICS and/or ASCM certification and Program Management experience a plus
- Experience in leading automotive or high performance team orientated in fast-paced work environment
- Understanding of problem-solving methods such as Root Cause Analysis, Lean implementations, Six Sigma operational and Visual Management standards preferred
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Build and lead inventory control team focused on auditing control processes specific to General Inventory Controls
- Manage the day-to-day operations for a team of Production Control analysts that will support shop level compliance and execution and troubleshoot any issues. Ensure work efficiency and appropriate utilization of these specialized resources
- Responsible for setting up, running and continuously improving controls management governance structure with cross functional stakeholders
- Development and monitoring of KPIs and associated Dashboards
- Build business process requirements and communicate them to the appropriate IT and cross functional development teams for any new process implementation
- Lead workshops that include our operations teams and any cross-functional stakeholders to determine controls gaps and/or continuous improvement opportunities
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department in conjunction with any new system functionality to ensure process stability and consistency; build out training content to support the rollout of these procedures to the appropriate audiences