Sr. Inventory Analyst

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.

Role Summary

The Senior Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in driving inventory strategy, optimizing working capital, and improving Service Center fill rates across Rivian's supply chain network. Responsible for end-to-end process and systems optimization, this role serves as the subject matter expert for advanced planning systems (PTC-Servigistics, SAP) and oversees Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment. The Senior Analyst leads continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, streamline demand and channel planning workflows, and establish robust governance models to support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Process & Systems Optimization: Serve as subject matter expert for advanced planning systems (PTC-Servigistics, SAP, Jira, DataBricks, HEX, Confluence, Google Workspace) across the planning lifecycle for Channel and Demand Planning. Translate complex operational requirements into scalable business systems, tools, and workflows while establishing governance models between software vendors and internal planning teams.

• Inventory Management & Optimization: Drive key KPI improvement activities, increasing inventory turns and optimizing working capital while reducing excess and obsolescence and elevating Service Center fill rates. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Demand Planning, Material Planning, and NPI to continuously refine part stocking models, order replenishment logic, and distribution strategies for existing locations as well as new PDCs and Service Centers.

• Operational Efficiency & Automation: Lead the identification and execution of continuous improvement (CI) and automation initiatives across Demand and Channel Planning organizations. Standardize planning processes, governance frameworks, and operational models to enhance service levels, planning productivity, and overall inventory health.

• Leadership & Program Management: Manage multiple complex priorities, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables simultaneously. Foster a collaborative team culture through mentorship and coaching, championing organizational change management across supply chain operations.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or demand planning, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, or complex retail distribution networks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Deep expertise with ERP and advanced planning systems, specifically SAP and PTC-Servigistics (or equivalent advanced inventory planning software).
• Demonstrated track record of driving S&OP processes, working capital optimization, and Service Center fill rate improvements.
• Coding Language a plus (Python, SQL)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of DataBricks, HEX, Google Workspace
• Proven capability in leading continuous improvement (CI), process automation, and system transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools.
• Thorough collaborator, with willingness to drive change
• Service Part Inventory Planning a plus
• Exceptional data analysis, quick turn analysis, advanced visualization of data elements
• Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per day

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $98,500 to $130,480 for California (Non-Bay Area) based applicants.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than November 2nd, 2026.

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 [email protected].

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