Logistics and Inventory Planner

Expected compensation: 71.60 USD Per Hour HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Logistics and Inventory Planner to manage end-to-end supply and inventory planning for assigned product categories, ensuring service locations have the materials needed to support vehicle maintenance, repairs, and fleet readiness. In this role, you'll oversee material availability across the supply chain by managing inventory strategies, supplier relationships, and replenishment activities. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvements that support fleet uptime and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and proactive, with experience in inventory planning, logistics, or supply chain operations. They excel at solving complex problems, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across teams to deliver practical, data-driven solutions. As a Logistics And Inventory Planner, You'll Own end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned product categories to support service operations and maximize fleet uptime. Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, including purchase order creation, supplier confirmations, shipment tracking, receipt reconciliation, and issue resolution. Coordinate inbound transportation with suppliers and logistics providers, proactively resolving shipment delays and delivery issues. Monitor inventory levels, demand signals, and service requirements to maintain target inventory levels across multiple service locations. Identify supply risks, material shortages, and inventory constraints, driving corrective actions to prevent service disruptions. Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Serviceability, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and Supply Chain, to improve material flow and resolve supply challenges. Analyze supply and inventory data to identify trends, improve visibility, and support data-driven decision-making. Monitor inventory health, including shortages, excess inventory, and potential obsolescence, while balancing inventory investment with fleet readiness. Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and continuous process improvement. Requirements A bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field 6+ years of experience in logistics, inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain planning Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to mitigate supply risks and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience working with ERP or MRP systems to support inventory planning and supply chain operations Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and develop reports Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority Experience supporting fleet services, service operations, or multi-site inventory environments Bonus Qualifications Experience with SAP S/4HANA Experience with inventory optimization, supply and demand planning, or materials management APICS CPIM or another industry-recognized supply chain certification Benefits Pre-tax commuter benefits Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service) Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance 401k package Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Hayward, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp. #J-18808-Ljbffr