Senior Manager - Advanced Planning

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. 

• Lead Strategic Make/Buy studies for all components and assemblies under consideration for Rivian’s
• new and existing vehicle programs. Detailed cost analysis to include but not limited to: material, labor,
• overhead, equipment, tooling and compare to purchased options. Thorough studies required for not
• only the in-house processes, but purchased prices must be estimated and verified for
• competitiveness with Rivian Purchasing or select sources.

• Aid in identifying and manage all strategic make buy studies
• Identify innovative technologies, suppliers, assess interna capabilities, and create studies in
• partnership with Rivian stakeholders.
• Build and maintain unique understanding of supply base, market conditions, and technology
• roadmaps.
• Maintain and emulate a first principles data driven mentality in order to arrive at a decision that
• makes sense for Rivian as a whole, and not oriented towards empire building within ME
• verticals
• Support in timely and efficient study execution, and life cycle sustaining of new factories and
• equipment projects with manufacturing engineering partners and key cross-functional teams:
• Drive cost and commercial value decisions with detailed data and specific content based
• analysis.
• Manage supplier and tiered supplier quotes using first principles approach and key
• performance metrics.
• Work closely alongside Vehicle Line, Product Development, and ME Verticals (or Horizontals)
• to support program requirements, ensure adherence to build performance milestones and
• track progress.
• Communicate directly with senior leadership team on key strategic supplier and technology
• based decisions
• Create should-cost models to that are accepted by all parties and eliminate ambiguity and
• controversy.
• Drive commercial and business decisions with leadership, including establishing technology
• and product roadmaps with a keen eye towards profitability
• Expand and support planning of Rivian’s global manufacturing footprint.

• Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or Business.
• 10-12 years of internal/external commodity processing an pricing
• Managed similar studies in an Automotive, Electronics or a similar high-volume manufacturing
• business.
• Strong understanding of the technology and supplier landscape in automotive manufacturing
• and industrialization.
• Analytical skills, technical literacy, and attention to detail required to solve complex cross-
• functional issues.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills, high level of integrity and emotional IQ.
• Experience working and managing projects globally, and flexibility to travel.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in multiple languages a bonus

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois/MI Based Applicants: $161,000 - $201,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premium

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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