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Zoox

Logistics & Operations Planning Manager (Sales and Operations Planning / S&OP)

California, U.S.
Full-Time
On-site
$167,000 – $213,000 per year

TLDR

Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand with production, while driving continuous improvement in planning processes and tools to support business needs.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Logistics & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to build and lead our process that aligns fleet demand with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and financial plans. This role will sit within the Logistics organization and serve as a key cross-functional integrator, ensuring that demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and cost assumptions are connected through a single planning process that enables clear decisions and disciplined execution. This individual will establish the S&OP governance, cadence, and decision-making framework needed to align business priorities with operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in planning, operations, and cross-functional leadership, with the ability to translate dynamic business needs into a scalable and effective planning rhythm. In this role, you will:

  • Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand, production, supply readiness, inventory, and financial plans.

  • Establish and run the monthly planning cadence, including demand review, supply review, scenario planning, and executive alignment.

  • Partner with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to maintain a single integrated view of priorities, risks, and constraints.

  • Drive scenario analysis and trade-off decisions related to demand changes, supply constraints, capacity, inventory, and cost.

  • Develop and track key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory health, service readiness, and cost control.

  • Create executive-ready communications and recommendations while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations, or a related cross-functional planning role.

  • Proven experience leading planning processes across operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and business recommendations.

  • Experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology hardware, or other complex operational environments.

  • Strong understanding of demand and supply balancing, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and cost management.

  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence teams and leaders across functions.

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Experience implementing or scaling an S&OP or integrated business planning process in a high-growth company.

  • Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, IBP, or related ERP/planning systems.

  • APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.

  • Experience supporting launch, fleet operations, or new product introduction environments.

    • Zoox
    Zoox

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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