MRO Analyst

About Us 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. Role Summary The MRO Analyst is the "connective tissue" between maintenance teams and the global supply chain. You will be responsible for ensuring that critical spare parts, consumables, and tooling arrive on time to prevent assembly line downtime. Beyond tracking shipments, you will leverage data to analyze supplier performance, optimize inventory levels, and identify systemic bottlenecks in the MRO lifecycle. Responsibilities Expediting & Tracking: Proactively manage the lifecycle of MRO purchase orders (POs). Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of critical repair parts and production consumables. Strategic Analysis: Utilize SQL and Python (via tools like Hex or Databricks) to analyze MRO spend, consumption patterns, and lead‑time variances to improve forecasting. Supplier Management: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor performance. Hold suppliers accountable for delivery dates and lead the resolution of shipment discrepancies or quality issues. Inventory Optimization: Partner with MRO Crib Staff and Maintenance teams to audit stock levels, identifying "stock‑out" risks and opportunities to reduce carrying costs for slow‑moving parts. Cross‑Functional Liaison: Bridge the gap between Maintenance Engineering, Finance, and Procurement to ensure "Emergency" requests are handled with speed while maintaining financial controllership. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is preferred. Experience: 2+ years in supply chain, expediting, or maintenance operations, preferably in an automotive or high‑volume manufacturing environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (specifically the MM and PM modules). Familiarity with Google Workspace and project management tools like Jira. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $63,300 - $79,100 for Normal, Illinois. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. 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