Sales & Operations Planning Manager
TLDR
Lead cross-functional integration of fleet demand with manufacturing and financial plans while establishing governance and driving continuous improvement in planning processes.
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.
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.
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 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