Zoox · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Inventory Planning
Hayward, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. The Inventory Planning Manager will lead a team to ensure effective materials planning, inventory optimization, and logistics coordination to support manufacturing operations and prevent downtime.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive inventory strategies that balance supply assurance, working capital targets, and cost efficiency
Ensure continuous material availability to prevent line stoppages and support production schedules across all manufacturing operations
Drive planning accuracy and visibility through SAP (S/4HANA), leveraging MRP, safety stock settings, and transportation lead times
Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Engineering to proactively manage material risks and resolve shortages
Oversee inbound and outbound transportation planning, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods
Analyze planning data and KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains
Maintain alignment between demand, supply, and logistics capacity to ensure operational readiness for production changes or new product launches
Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to forecast and manage inventory levels in support of company goals
Champion cross-functional communication and collaboration, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of material and logistics priorities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience leading or supervising planning or logistics teams of 5+
Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including MRP and inventory management functions
Experience working with external suppliers and ensuring they are meeting component & build requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across departments
Preferred
Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
APICS/CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential
Proven success in implementing planning process improvements or system enhancements
Familiarity with transportation planning and logistics coordination
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering
Benefits
Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon RSUs
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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