Inventory and Supply Chain Risk Manager

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes inclusivity and celebration. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; recognize that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes; and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.

You will report to our Head of Vehicle / SDS Supply Planning and Materials Ops and be based in the Bay Area.

You will :

• Lead warehouse footprint redesign and space utilization : Analyze SKU velocity, storage needs, and fulfillment flows to drive warehouse layout optimization and support network expansion or consolidation.
• Be responsible for all vehicle and parts related inventory operations across Waymo. Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices that support the inventory vision, strategy, policies, processes and standard operating procedures to aid and improve performance.
• Drive SAP inventory functionality and master data governance : Leverage SAP modules to manage inventory processes, ensure accurate material master data, and lead system improvements or integrations.
• Mitigate supply chain risks : Identify and monitor potential inventory risks (e.g., single-source suppliers, long lead-time parts), develop mitigation strategies such as buffer stock, alternate sourcing, or VMI.
• Lead inventory and warehouse performance initiatives : Drive strategic improvements by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and managing KPIs across inventory, warehousing, and vendor performance-focusing on accuracy, service levels, cost, and efficiency.
• Examine the levels of materials in inventory and take appropriate action to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory with the goal of maintaining a healthy level of weeks of supply. Ultimately ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements.
• Create detailed inventory operation reports with the goal to provide visibility to leadership.
• Ensure all warehousing operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements with regard to Inventory

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The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$158,000 — $200,000 USD