Staff NPI Material Handling Analyst

Summary Staff NPI Material Handling Analyst constantly assess Rivian part inventory and manage the supply chain from our warehouses to line side. Supply chain savvy with a detailed understanding of material flow and inventory control, you will have necessary skills to seek out material shortage risks, bottle necks in line side supply, operational clashes in priorities and shall be able to mitigate through collaboration and escalation with the broader supply chain team. This position is onsite in Tustin, California.

Responsibilities

Manages material flow and drives inventory control

• Provides kitting plan direction to Group Leaders for execution
• Responsible for delivering to the build vehicle build sequence and Schedule Monitors internal pull systems to ensure proper lineside supply and ensures kitting tracker accuracy
• Responds to and resolves floor problems in the assigned floor area (Min/Max conditions, standard pack discrepancies, packaging compliance coordination with the supplier, labeling, misuse, and other discrepancies
• Ensures through indirect management the disposition and disposal of scrap changed or replaced parts
• Interfaces with program leads to understand BOM content and with pilot manufacturing engineering to understand BOP content
• Liaises with NPI Material Planning on all new parts delivery forecast whilstmaking available space assessments
• Coordinates the replacement orders for miss-builds and scrap units back to NPI material planning

Administers the Internal Control Review Process & audits

• spacing, batch painting, option leveling to improve kitting/sequencing to drive assembly productivity)
• Set cycle count cadence and activities and report out status
• Issues daily material status to both build team and material planning
• Rectify invoice errors using VIM’s to account payable
• Responsible for SAP message queue and transactional errors
• Solve Rivian Discrepancy Reports (RDR) from supplier shipments
• Create kit sheets and runout trackers for active builds

Requirements

• Liasan between SAP IT and Myford-2 Qualifications College degree required-preferably in supply chain management or related field 5+ years experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” Software such as SAP Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook Programs.
• 5+ years experience working with PLM systems and their interface with MRP Preferred.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems “MES” Preferred.
• Experience working in EWM Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
• Ability to create and present detailed and summary reports.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.

Pay

Salary Range for Southern California Based Applicants: The salary range for this role is $112,100 - $140,100 for Southern California based applicants.

The salary range for this role is $102,300 - $127,900 for Michigan based 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 equity awards.

Benefits

• 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, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than November 6, 2026.