Sr. Supply & Demand Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Drive Global Supply & Demand Orchestration: Architect and run the global demand and supply balance for autonomous vehicles and sensor suites, aligning commercial rollout targets, fleet maintenance needs and…
• Direct OEM & CM Build Execution: Lead partners in executing build plans to target schedules, allocate supply for global distribution
• Lead Executive S&OP Cycles: Facilitate cross-functional Sales & Operations Planning across Hardware to reconcile variances, manage working capital, and build executive consensus on build/allocation trade-offs.
• Standing Up an Internal "System-of-Record": Define requirements for and partner with engineering/data teams to stand up foundational internal planning systems.
• Factory-to-Market AV Distribution: Establish and scale new operational planning capabilities for autonomous vehicle distribution globally aligned dynamically with city-level demand.
• Sensors Operational Procurement Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of planning, allocation and forward and reverse distribution workflows for the current generation of sensors and lead cross-functional partners in…

Job requirements

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Data Analytics, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven work experience as a Demand Planner and across end-to-end supply chain functions.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices, procurement, allocation, and forecasting procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into high-level analysis
• Proven experience utilizing AI/ML tools, advanced predictive models, or automated forecasting algorithms to enhance demand sensing, scenario simulation, and planning accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
• 10-15% periodic domestic and international travel to contract manufacturing sites and Waymo operational locations as required.