Manager Outbound Ad Hoc
Posted on 2/15/2023
INACTIVE
Rivian

10,001+ employees

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
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
SQL
SAP Products
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering or related, finished vehicle distribution experience a plus
  • Must have at least one year of direct leadership experience
  • Six Sigma experience and understanding
  • Process oriented - uses a methodical approach to problem solving
  • Hands-on experience working with SAP, Transportation Management System (TMS), and/or finished vehicle yard management systems preferred
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel - ability to create pivot tables and charts, use of short cuts, and VLOOKUP functionality - SQL a plus
  • Comfortable using process mapping tools
Responsibilities
  • Manage a team to execute ad hoc finished vehicle shipments, i.e. engineering vehicles, marketing events, etc., as well as ad hoc finished vehicle projects
  • Hire, coach, mentor and develop staff
  • Create structure for existing processes and policies
  • Develop KPI's and operating metrics, and achieve targets
  • Manage test loads and securement methods
  • Own and execute vendor invoicing and payment activities
  • Own and manage damage and claims procedures
  • Coordinate EDI vendor onboarding
  • Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members
  • Provide a customer-oriented approach to support internal customers
  • Be a hands-on leader with the ability to train employees and pitch in as needed
  • Remain flexible in the scope of work that is required