Manager Outbound Ad Hoc
Posted on 2/15/2023
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
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