Inventory Program Manager

Uber, a San Francisco-based technology startup, is innovating at the intersection of lifestyle and logistics. Uber connects riders with safe, reliable, convenient transportation providers at a variety of price-points in cities around the world.

• Develop the the strategic direction of inventory management for the Maps program
• Keep a pulse on E&O and coordinate phase outs and transitions to new materials/products
• Proactively monitor in field/deployed inventory and support the on the ground teams
• Manage the global spare/replacement part network ensuring minimum thresholds are maintained
• Partner with the supply chain team on the CTB (clear to build) process with vendors and manufacturing ensuring the smooth flow of materials
• Create and establish KPIs to monitor the health of the program, inventory shortages should never be the bottleneck
• Support the new product introduction phase with the supply chain and engineering teams
• Research and implement inventory tracking/management tools

• 3 to 5 years experience in inventory management, preferably in the tech space
• Fiercely detail oriented, especially in regards inventory level monitoring
• Experience in establishing and managing vendor performance and key metrics
• Ability to handle situations with vendors when materials shortages are impacting project timelines to minimize the downstream impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a global highly fragmented environment
• Refined organizational skills to juggle many tasks without losing sight of the highest priority items.
• Ability to anticipate and manage risks and mitigate these across the supply chain
• Comfortable working with large data sets and making decisions with imperfect data

Bonus points if you have:

• Worked for a startup
• Have intricate knowledge of inventory management tools
• Have experience with contract manufacturers