Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

The Inventory Analyst (IA), is responsible for developing and managing inventory processes and settings to ensure inventory optimization across the network. This position will work closely with all planning functions, Finance, Global Distribution Services and warehouse operations to ensure optimal inventory that will support our customer and company targets. The IA will support stakeholders with SKU rationalization and improving inventory health through the network. Position will use ABC classification to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or redundant inventory for scrap in addition to managing proper levels of service level attainment.

Inventory Management & Reporting

• Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels across all locations.
• Develop and maintain inventory dashboards, KPIs, and exception reports
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies between systems (e.g., SAP, WMS, SOS, PTC).

Demand & Supply Analysis

• Assist in forecasting accuracy tracking and diagnostics (MAPE, Bias, etc.)
• Analyze replenishment patterns and support parameter tuning (e.g., reorder points, safety stock).
• Accumulate, clean, and analyze data from different sources, conduct analysis, present insights and enable leaders in decision making
• Identify process and performance gaps to critical metrics and KPIs and continuously work towards process, systems, and data improvements 

SKU Rationalization & Portfolio Health

• Conduct ABC classification, velocity, and contribution analysis.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or redundant inventory for scrap.
• Support lifecycle planning (new item introductions, end-of-life transitions).

Data Management & Systems Support

• Maintain location-level inventory optimization settings in SPP.
• Troubleshoot inventory-related data issues and partner with IT or SPP teams as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with all planning functions, Logistics, and Finance on root cause analysis of inventory issues.
• Support S&OP and supply review meetings with inventory insights and visuals.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate or improve current inventory processes.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory management tasks

Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position 

• 3+ years of experience in Automotive, Tier 1, OEM, or technical field with emphasis in inventory planning/supply planning 
• BS/BA in Data Analytics, Supply Chain or related field required 
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in the following tools: SQL, business stakeholders and technical teams, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists. Advanced Excel, Python, dashboard and presentation development
• Thorough collaborator, with willingness to drive change
• Proven analytical skills with a deep understanding of inventory planning, and overall supply chain operational process that may impact inventory
• Experience inventory planning within an ERP (SAP preferred) 
• Service Part Inventory Planning a plus 
• Servigistics Software experience a plus
• Exceptional data analysis, quick turn analysis, advanced google sheets
• Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per day 
• Required to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail 
• Ability to view, reach, and interpret documents 
• Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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