Logistics & Operations Planning Manager
Zoox
Logistics & Operations Planning Manager
Zoox
Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform
Salary Range: 160000 to 222000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Logistics & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to build and lead our process that aligns fleet demand with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and financial plans. This role will sit within the Logistics organization and serve as a key cross-functional integrator, ensuring that demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and cost assumptions are connected through a single planning process that enables clear decisions and disciplined execution.
This individual will establish the S&OP governance, cadence, and decision-making framework needed to align business priorities with operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in planning, operations, and cross-functional leadership, with the ability to translate dynamic business needs into a scalable and effective planning rhythm.
Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand, production, supply readiness, inventory, and financial plans.
Establish and run the monthly planning cadence, including demand review, supply review, scenario planning, and executive alignment.
Partner with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to maintain a single integrated view of priorities, risks, and constraints.
Drive scenario analysis and trade-off decisions related to demand changes, supply constraints, capacity, inventory, and cost.
Develop and track key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory health, service readiness, and cost control.
Create executive-ready communications and recommendations while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations, or a related cross-functional planning role.
Proven experience leading planning processes across operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and business recommendations.
Experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology hardware, or other complex operational environments.
Strong understanding of demand and supply balancing, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and cost management.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence teams and leaders across functions.
Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience implementing or scaling an S&OP or integrated business planning process in a high-growth company.
Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, IBP, or related ERP/planning systems.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
Experience supporting launch, fleet operations, or new product introduction environments.
Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.
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