Analyst, Remarketing & Expedite Operations

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 Analyst for Remarketing and Expedite Operations is responsible for the daily management of carriers involved in handling Trade In vehicles (Rivian/ other OEMs) and expedite shipments. You will interact with both downstream and upstream partners daily to ensure their needs are met. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are necessary. The opening is located in Normal, IL or Plymouth, MI and reports directly to the Manager Remarketing and Expedite Operations. The ideal candidate is tenacious in execution and follow-up with a customer service mindset. Perseverance will be needed to overcome operational challenges and to set a course for cost optimization. A collaborative spirit is essential to partner with stakeholders and teammates. Responsibilities Drive carrier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality of finished vehicles using modes of truck, rail, and ocean. Tender loads to contracted and spot market carriers. Input shipment data into TMS. Ensure data integrity is maintained – YMS (yard management system) and TMS are in unison. Daily auditing of reports and workbenches. Coordinate capacity planning activities with carriers, railheads, and service centers. Communicate carrier KPI results weekly & monthly and implement corrective actions as needed. Maintain a monthly cadence with assigned carriers. Leverage data to identify exceptions or waste trends and work across teams to develop and measure corrective actions. Utilize root cause analysis to fix issues. Identify, develop, document, and roll out logistics processes as needed. Ensure safety procedures are established, communicated, and enforced. Liaise with Purchasing and IT to onboard new carriers. Support resolving freight pay discrepancies. Act as back up and support for other roles within the Outbound Logistics team. This includes supporting Yard and Rail Operations. Act as a representative of Rivian to Industry Groups, for example, ALEC, the Automotive Logistics Executive Council. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field or equivalent experience required At least 1 year of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain or related. Hands-on experience working with a Transportation Management System (TMS), and/or a Yard Management System (YMS). Process oriented - uses a methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced user in MS Excel – ability to create pivot table and charts, use of short cuts, and VLOOKUP. Finished vehicle logistics experience a plus. Ability to travel up to 15% of the time. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $63,300 - $79,100 for Illinois/Michigan applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and/or equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life…

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