Waymo · 3 months ago
Distribution Strategy & Inventory Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $248K/yr
10+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility and safety through innovative solutions. The Distribution Strategy & Inventory Manager will oversee the design and optimization of the distribution network, manage inventory operations, and develop strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
You will design and optimize the distribution network, evaluate current warehouse locations, transportation routes, and fulfillment nodes to maximize speed while minimizing total landed cost
Develop a 3-5 year distribution strategy that aligns with company growth targets
Architect a flexible warehousing ecosystem that optimizes the balance between owned facilities and strategic 3PL partnerships and design and oversee the utilization of Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones to defer duty payments and improve cash flow on imported goods
Be responsible for all vehicle and parts related inventory operations across Waymo
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices that support the Aftermarket Parts Distribution vision, strategy, policies, processes and standard operating procedures to aid and improve performance
Design and establish a closed-loop reverse logistics channel for hardware assets
Oversee the end-to-end RMA process including triage, testing, refurbishment, and value recovery to maximize yield on returned inventory
Drive SAP inventory functionality and master data governance: Leverage SAP modules to manage inventory processes, ensure accurate material master data, and lead system improvements or integrations
Mitigate supply chain risks: Identify and monitor potential inventory risks (e.g., single-source suppliers, long lead-time parts), develop mitigation strategies such as buffer stock, alternate sourcing, or VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)
Lead inventory and warehouse performance initiatives: Drive strategic improvements by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and managing KPIs across inventory, warehousing, and vendor performance—focusing on accuracy, service levels, cost, and efficiency
Examine the levels of materials in inventory and take appropriate action to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory with the goal of maintaining a healthy level of weeks of supply
Ultimately ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements
Create detailed inventory operation reports with the goal to provide visibility to leadership
Ensure all warehousing operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements with regard to Inventory
Qualification
Required
10+ years of demonstrated success managing a hybrid fulfillment ecosystem, managing complex distribution networks, specifically involving a mix of owned sites and 3PL partnerships, implementing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs with global suppliers and Bonded Warehouses or Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
Prior experience establishing a rigorous supply chain risk management framework
Proven experience working with SAP in the past 3 years
Prior experience in consumer electronics or automotive
Advanced GSheets and data analytics skills
Strong working knowledge of inventory metrics (e.g., inventory turns, days of supply, fill rate, excess & obsolete analysis)
Preferred
Prior experience in consumer electronics or automotive
MBA is strongly preferred
APICS CPIM or CSCP (Certified in Production and Inventory Management / Certified Supply Chain Professional)
SC Risk Management certifications
Experience in a high-complexity industry such as automotive and electronics
Hands-on experience with inventory segmentation models (e.g., ABC/XYZ analysis) and service level optimization techniques
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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