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Materials Manager

Hertz

  • Mountain View, California
  • 1 day ago
  • $85,000–$105,000
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Skills

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  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automotive Automationunmatched
  • Automotive Industryunmatched
  • Automotive Managementunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Operationsunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Inventory Control Systemunmatched
  • Inventory Costsunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Management Softwareunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Parts Salesunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

Description

A Day in Life:
The Materials Manager oversees all parts inventory, procurement, and distribution operations for the Santa Clara autonomous vehicle depot. This role is responsible for ensuring parts availability to support maintenance operations 24/7, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers (OEM and aftermarket vendors), and leading a team of Materials Coordinators.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Parts Manager works closely with the Service Supervisors to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure parts support meets operational needs. This role requires strong supply chain management, inventory control, vendor relationship management, and logistics expertise in a fast paced, high tech autonomous vehicle environment.


What You'll Do:
  • Oversee all parts inventory management, procurement, receiving, and distribution for the autonomous depot.
  • Lead and develop a team of Materials Coordinators working 24/7 shifts.
  • Ensure parts availability to support maintenance operations and minimize vehicle downtime.
  • Manage inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, and stock replenishment processes.
  • Coordinate with OEM suppliers (Nuro, Lucid, etc.) and aftermarket vendors on ordering, expediting, delivery tracking, and warranty returns.
  • Implement and maintain inventory control systems, cycle counting programs, and accuracy audits.
  • Partner with the Service Manager and Shop Foreman to forecast parts needs, manage critical inventory, and support launch and scaling plans.
  • Manage parts budget, cost controls, vendor pricing, and supplier performance.
  • Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling, and organization of parts and materials.
  • Develop and maintain parts SOPs, receiving procedures, documentation standards, and system workflows.
  • Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, fill rates, cost efficiency, and operational support.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and facility requirements for parts storage and handling.

What We're Looking For:
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, supply chain operations, or materials management.
  • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive parts, inventory management systems, procurement processes, and vendor management.
  • Experience with electric vehicle parts, autonomous vehicle components, or specialty vehicle parts a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage inventory, control costs, forecast demand, and drive operational efficiency.
  • Proficient in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.
  • Valid California driver's license required.

What You'll Get:
  • The starting salary range for this role is $85,000-$105,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
  • Reimbursement for Travel Expenses (as applicable, per Company policy guidelines).
  • Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at 1.25 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays).
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options.
  • Life Insurance: (paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you).
  • Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: employer will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute.
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts.
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness.
  • Perks & Discounts - Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more.

Skills for Job Profile / Best Fit Analysis:
This is for internal use only for new job roles that will have skills or competencies added to the job profile for internal applicants and career planning.
Deliver Performance Results
Organization
Prioritization
Time Management
Develop and Lead High Performing Teams
Verbal and Written Communication
Collaboration and Relationship Development
Microsoft Office Suite
Influencing
Business and Financial Acumen
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Decision Making
Adaptability
Change Management
Attention to Detail

Numbers & Facts

LocationMountain View, California
IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
Salary$85,000–$105,000
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1918
Websitehttp://www.hertz.com

About Company

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 10,090 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 145 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,400 corporate and franchise locations in approximately 75 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 130 major airports in Europe. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine's readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige, Green Traveler, and Dream Car Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz 24/7TM hourly car rental business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services. More information about the Company can be found at www.abouthertz.com.


Learn more about Hertz by visiting www.hertz.com


Hertz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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