Sr. Industrial Engineer, Distribution Center Process Development

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

The Sr. Industrial Engineer, Distribution Center Process Development is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Rivian's standardized warehouse processes. This role is a critical contributor to the strategic and day-to-day operations of the distribution operations and business teams and will require initiative, independent judgement, and cross-team collaboration. This role requires partnership with IT to define business requirements and complete projects within a compressed timeline. The ideal candidate has a bias to action, over delivers for partnering teams, and unlocks scalable processes within the distribution centers globally. The Sr. Industrial Engineer, Distribution Center Process Development will be required to be on-site at the warehouse at least 3 days per week, and will report into the Manager, Supply Chain Optimization.

Responsibilities

• Map, design, and standardize warehouse processes, including slotting, put-away, pick / pack, kitting, shipping, and other applicable warehouse processes (End to End DC Process)
• Work on-site with warehouse teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for enhancing day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with IT to ensure clear translation of business requirements to enable implementation of new system capabilities in SAP EWM
• Set roadmap for warehouse capabilities and processes with a focus on balancing short- and long-term priorities to enable scalability of Rivian's entire service distribution network
• Investigate and evaluate business cases (ROI) for new technologies to improve productivity
• Develop process to track KPI's at Distribution Centers to drive continuous improvement and productive operations
• Ensure that programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives and timelines
• Create and maintain models for warehouse capacity planning throughout network to ensure proper risk management
• Serve as liaison between business / operations teams and IT development teams
• Drive solutions for complex warehouse and distribution opportunities across multiple geographic sites
• Interact with the IT, Service Engineering, Collision, and Distribution Operations Organizations

Qualifications

Pay Disclosure

Equal Opportunity

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