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. 

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Inbound Operations Second Shift Manager to lead a team of analysts responsible for executing inbound shipments. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring on-time delivery of materials, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and driving process excellence across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator, clear communicator, and proactive problem-solver who models Rivian’s core values and leads by example.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of inbound operations analysts responsible for coordinating, tracking and executing inbound shipments.
• Oversee daily inbound logistics operations to ensure materials arrive on time, in full, and in alignment with production requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact during second shift operations for cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Material Planning, Supplier Relations, Transportation, and Warehousing.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve any shipment risks or exceptions proactively through collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance shipment execution, visibility, and efficiency across the inbound supply chain.
• Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and provide regular reporting and feedback to team members and leadership.
• Monitors and manages the operation and KPI’s of managed expedite provider.
• Cost focused; data driven decision maker.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and innovation within the operations team.
• Models Rivian Core Values
• Support implementation of systems, tools, and processes that enhance operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in inbound logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Global experience in all modes of transportation (Parcel, FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL, Air, Intermodal)
• Proven track record of leading teams, managing priorities, and executing complex logistics operations in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP and logistics management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS).
• Ability to work onsite during the second shift (01:00 pm – 10:00 pm M-F) and respond to time-sensitive operational needs.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants : $102,300 - $127,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary:  Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

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Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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