Logistics & Operations Planning Manager (Sales and Operations Planning / S&OP)
About this role
Zoox is hiring a Logistics & Operations Planning Manager (Sales and Operations Planning / S&OP), full-time, on-site in Hayward, CA, in the Autonomous Vehicles sector.
We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Logistics & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to build and lead our process that aligns fleet demand with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and financial plans. This role will sit within the Logistics organization and serve as a key cross-functional integrator, ensuring that demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and cost assumptions are connected through a single planning process that enables clear decisions and disciplined execution.
This individual will establish the S&OP governance, cadence, and decision-making framework needed to align business priorities with operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in planning, operations, and cross-functional leadership, with the ability to translate dynamic business needs into a scalable and effective planning rhythm.
In this role, you will:
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Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand, production, supply readiness, inventory, and financial plans.
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Establish and run the monthly planning cadence, including demand review, supply review, scenario planning, and executive alignment.
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Partner with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to maintain a single integrated view of priorities, risks, and constraints.
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Drive scenario analysis and trade-off decisions related to demand changes, supply constraints, capacity, inventory, and cost.
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Develop and track key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory health, service readiness, and cost control.
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Create executive-ready communications and recommendations while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
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10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations, or a related cross-functional planning role.
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Proven experience leading planning processes across operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and business recommendations.
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Experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology hardware, or other complex operational environments.
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Strong understanding of demand and supply balancing, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and cost management.
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Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence teams and leaders across functions.
Bonus Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Experience implementing or scaling an S&OP or integrated business planning process in a high-growth company.
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Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, IBP, or related ERP/planning systems.
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APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
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Experience supporting launch, fleet operations, or new product introduction environments.
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About Zoox
Zoox
Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company developing purpose-built robotaxis. Foster City, CA.
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