About Rivian 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 As a Sr. Channel Planner, you will develop and manage effective inventory levels for Service Parts and Accessories at our Rivian Service Centers to accommodate forecasted demand. The Sr. Channel Planner will enhance Service Center launches, go-to-market strategies, as well as develop robust and effective analytical models to track node performance from order to invoice. This role will require extraordinary analytical skills, experience in inventory management, and consistent strategic focus to challenge current industry practices of distribution, allocation, inventory management, service levels, and supply chain performance. The Sr. Channel Planner will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Channel Planning. Responsibilities Drive the Channel Planning and Analytics strategic plan which will support better service levels with less inventory and optimized safety stocks Own master data and inventory parameters for Service Center materials to support stocking to meet the demand forecast, provide excellent fill rates, reduce down time, and deliver cost-efficient supply chain models Deliver development, launch, and continuous improvement of part inventory stocking models and strategies, part order replenishment generation logic, and distribution planning to meet our global SLAs Evaluate and analyze system outputs to ensure correct materials are being ordered, replenished, and available to support global service requirements. Focus on automation and controls to quickly identify errors to eliminate supply chain noise by modifying, removing, or adding orders to meet forecasted/unforecasted demand Qualifications 3+ years of experience in Automotive, Tier 1, OEM, or technical field with emphasis in demand supply chain materials management, distribution, or logistics preferred BS/BA in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, Masters preferred Proficient in SAP, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python experience (a plus) Predictive modeling experience to support a scaling Supply Chain (Time Series or Regression) Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per day Required to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail Ability to view, reach, and interpret documents Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $79,700 to $105,570 based Michigan applicants. The salary range for this role is $87,300 to $115,640 based California 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 June 25, 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. 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Sr. Channel Planner
This role focuses on optimizing inventory levels for service parts and accessories at Rivian Service Centers. It involves developing and managing inventory, enhancing service center launches, and creating analytical models to track performance. The position requires strong analytical skills, inventory management experience, and strategic thinking in supply chain operations.
What you'd actually do
- Drive the Channel Planning and Analytics strategic plan which will support better service levels with less inventory and optimized safety stocks
- Own master data and inventory parameters for Service Center materials to support stocking to meet the demand forecast, provide excellent fill rates, reduce down time, and deliver cost-efficient supply chain models
- Deliver development, launch, and continuous improvement of part inventory stocking models and strategies, part order replenishment generation logic, and distribution planning to meet our global SLAs
- Evaluate and analyze system outputs to ensure correct materials are being ordered, replenished, and available to support global service requirements.
- Focus on automation and controls to quickly identify errors to eliminate supply chain noise by modifying, removing, or adding orders to meet forecasted/unforecasted demand
Skills
Required
- Automotive, Tier 1, OEM, or technical field with emphasis in demand supply chain materials management, distribution, or logistics
- BS/BA in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Proficient in SAP, SQL, Tableau, Power BI
- Predictive modeling experience to support a scaling Supply Chain (Time Series or Regression)
- Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per day
- Required to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail
- Ability to view, reach, and interpret documents
Nice to have
- Masters preferred
- Python experience
What the JD emphasized
- extraordinary analytical skills
- inventory management
- strategic focus
- challenge current industry practices
- Predictive modeling experience