Rivian

Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager

Rivian$117K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity and complexity
  • Adept at building data visuals for clear communication to senior executives
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables and complex formulas
  • Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in SQL and analytics platforms like Databricks

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely completion of supply chain activities by partnering with cross-functional teams
  • Define and improve internal supply chain systems and processes
  • Articulate supply chain risks to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Act as the voice of supply chain in engineering discussions regarding cost and timing impacts
  • Manage data analysis and reporting across multiple applications
  • Handle short-term projects and ad-hoc business needs as required

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, and vision
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Plan participation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program availability
  • Coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager to oversee and execute supply chain projects within Rivian's consumer vehicle programs, which include the EDV, R1, R2, and R3 product lines.

As a Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project timelines, and driving the successful implementation of supply chain initiatives. This role requires excellent self-driven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure supply chain continuity, processes optimization, and Rivian's overall success on new and existing programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in driving supply chain management, project management, and/or procurement activities in the automotive, aerospace & defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. They will have a proactive mindset towards leveraging new technologies for supply chain project management optimization, be adept at Change Management, and have a natural drive towards achieving objectives while keeping the larger picture in mind. This role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time completion of supply chain activities in support of pre-production and production builds by partnering with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, engineering, production, and quality control
  • Define, refine, and improve internal ECU/PCBA supply chain systems & processes • Uncover and clearly articulate supply chain risks to senior leadership and internal stakeholders
  • Act as the "voice of supply chain" when collaborating with cross-functional teams on the potential impact of engineering and/or content changes on supply chain cost and timing
  • Own data management, analysis, and reporting across an array of applications (Google Workspace, Excel, SAP, Tableau, Confluence, Jira, etc.), particularly as it relates to supply chain material and parts procurement, tooling, risk management, and leadership reporting activities
  • Manage short-term projects, ad-hoc requests and various tasks in support of business needs on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field that imparts strong analytical and communication skills
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate through ambiguity and complexity
  • Adept at building data visuals to communicate clear and concise messaging to senior- and executive-level audiences
  • Advanced Excel capabilities with knowledge on constructing pivot tables, charts, and formulas
  • Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret large datasets to drive supply chain improvements. Exceptional proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms (such as Databricks or similar technologies) is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations activities for automotive products preferred
  • Ability to travel as required to support program implementations and stakeholder engagements

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $117,200 - $146,500 for Palo Alto, California 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 and equity awards.

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 July 31, 2026.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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