Aftermarket Planning & Procurement Lead

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to the Head of Global Aftermarket Distribution

 

You will:

• Be responsible for global demand forecasting, planning & purchasing for all aftermarket/service parts across all the markets Waymo operates in with the goal to minimize downtime of vehicles caused due to parts availability
• Be the first point of contact for all Waymo’s service centers globally whether operated by Waymo or Waymo’s fleet operating partners on any topic related to Aftermarket parts
• Communicate supply plans to all of Waymo’s suppliers globally including our OEM partners and align on supply fulfillment plan to ensure there are no shortages in parts supply 
• Build complex models including AI Agents for forecasting, reports & analyses. These will be inputs to presentations that you will prepare and present on behalf of the Aftermarket team at executive reviews.
• Work closely with our Warehousing team and 3PL managing the warehouses to ensure close collaboration between Planning & Warehousing
• Manage key aftermarket operations with the potential to build and lead a dedicated team of direct reports as business needs evolve

 

You have:

• BA/BS degree required with 10+ years of work experience as a Demand and Supply Planner or a similar role in high-tech or automotive companies
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking and strong project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations and exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion

 

We prefer:

• Post graduate degree with excellent academic record; MBA, PhD or relevant advanced professional degree is preferred
• Vast knowledge in SAP
• Coding background is a plus
• Prior management consulting experience is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership capability or prior people management experience, with a passion for developing direct reports

 

Travel requirements:

• As needed to visit suppliers, warehouses or partners