Manufacturing Logistics Planning Manager

Manufacturing Logistics Planning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planning Manager to lead our team of inventory and transportation planners supporting our manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring zero downtime at our manufacturing facilities through effective materials planning, inventory optimization, and logistics coordination.

The ideal candidate will bring deep manufacturing planning experience, strong SAP expertise, and the leadership capability to guide a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This individual will work cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to ensure the correct parts are in the right place at the right time, keeping our production lines running smoothly.

In this role, you will :

• Develop and execute comprehensive inventory strategies that balance supply assurance, working capital targets, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure continuous material availability to prevent line stoppages and support production schedules across all manufacturing operations.
• Drive planning accuracy and visibility through SAP (S / 4HANA), leveraging MRP, safety stock settings, and transportation lead times.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Engineering to proactively manage material risks and resolve shortages.
• Oversee inbound and outbound transportation planning, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods.
• Analyze planning data and KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Maintain alignment between demand, supply, and logistics capacity to ensure operational readiness for production changes or new product launches.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to forecast and manage inventory levels in support of company goals.
• Champion cross-functional communication and collaboration, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of material and logistics priorities.
• Travel Requirements : 25%

Qualifications :

Bonus Qualifications :

$155,000 - $210,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position : salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.