Waymo

Aftermarket Planning & Procurement Lead

Waymo$200K — $247K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree required; 10+ years in Demand/Supply Planning or similar roles ideally in high-tech or automotive sectors
  • Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving abilities
  • Intellectual curiosity and strategic project management skills
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on creating an inclusive team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, adaptable to various audiences
  • Comfort in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with strong time management skills
  • Proficient in organization and task initiation to completion

Responsibilities

  • Lead global demand forecasting, planning, and purchasing of aftermarket/service parts
  • Serve as primary contact for Waymo service centers regarding aftermarket parts
  • Communicate and align supply plans with global suppliers and OEM partners
  • Develop complex forecasting models including AI agents for executive presentations
  • Collaborate with Warehousing and 3PL teams to enhance planning and supply chain efficiency

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's annual bonus program
  • Eligibility for equity incentive plan
  • Access to a comprehensive company benefits program
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to the Head of Global Aftermarket Distribution

You will:
  • Be responsible for global demand forecasting, planning & purchasing for all aftermarket/service parts across all the markets Waymo operates in with the goal to minimize downtime of vehicles caused due to parts availability
  • Be the first point of contact for all Waymo's service centers globally whether operated by Waymo or Waymo's fleet operating partners on any topic related to Aftermarket parts
  • Communicate supply plans to all of Waymo's suppliers globally including our OEM partners and align on supply fulfillment plan to ensure there are no shortages in parts supply
  • Build complex models including AI Agents for forecasting, reports & analyses. These will be inputs to presentations that you will prepare and present on behalf of the Aftermarket team at executive reviews.
  • Work closely with our Warehousing team and 3PL managing the warehouses to ensure close collaboration between Planning & Warehousing


You have:
  • BA/BS degree required with 10+ years of work experience as a Demand and Supply Planner or a similar role in high-tech or automotive companies
  • Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
  • Intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking and strong project management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
  • Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations and exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
  • Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion


We prefer:
  • Post graduate degree with excellent academic record; MBA, PhD or relevant advanced professional degree is preferred
  • Vast knowledge in SAP
  • Coding background is a plus
  • Prior management consulting experience is a plus


Travel requirements:
  • As needed to visit suppliers, warehouses or partners


The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$200,000-$247,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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