Who We Are
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to step into the role of Sr Analyst, Global Supply Planning, driving towards excellence in our planning operations. In this position, you will play a key role by defining and driving our S&OP Supply Review with a focus on analyzing supply plan volume changes, capacity constraints, and risk mitigation strategies. As the orchestrator of sophisticated reports and key collaborators across multiple internal and external teams, you will champion data-driven decision-making by utilizing tools like Mode. Power BI, and others
If you are a forward-thinking professional with a passion for supply chain optimization, continuous improvement, and strategic collaboration, we invite you to join our team.
In this role, you will
- Setup and drive strategic S&OP Demand and Supply Reviews and quarterly Executive S&OP Meetings. Compile comprehensive meeting materials, conduct in-depth analysis of supply plan volume changes, review constraints, and formulate actionable plans to mitigate supply risks.
- Spearhead the development and preparation of executive reports by adeptly collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data from diverse sources. Collaborate with support teams to construct dynamic reporting structures using Mode, PowerBI, etc., extracting insightful and actionable insights.
- Propose process enhancements to optimize overall efficiency.
- Establish proficiency as an ERP/MRP super user within the team, ensuring seamless integration and utilization of advanced planning tools.
- Drive the publication of global inventory updates within the S&OP process, offering a comprehensive overview of excess and obsolete inventory along with strategic action plans.
- Drive quarterly Inventory reviews - Internal and external
- Execute and lead cross-functional projects within the supply planning domain, integrating project management skills to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Cultivate and foster robust relationships within the department and across cross-functional teams, showcasing a dedication to collaboration and alignment.
- Be skilled at Influencing, constructive confrontation, and driving clarity through complexity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- 4+ Years of relevant work experience (NPI Planning, Material Planning, S&OP)
- Project management experience
- Expertise in data analysis tools (Mode, Excel, Power BI) and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Scenario planning experience and the ability to create comprehensive demand and supply reports.
- Strategic mindset aligning supply planning with overall business objectives.
- Strong organizational skills for managing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive approach to working cross functionally to identify and address challenges.
- Self driven.
- Advanced degree or APICS Certifications a plus.
- Domestic or International travel required 10%
- Late evening or early morning meetings as required with global teams
The base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $162,000. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.
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What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech.
Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit.
Aurora hires people who want to build the future of transportation.
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