Global Supply Analyst, Battery Materials

Number of employees

10000

United States, California, Irvine, United States

Posted on: 2023-02-09

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

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. 

At Rivian, we’re reimagining what mobility can be. Beyond redesigning the automobile, we’re rethinking the entire ecosystem. From excitement to sustainability, utility to comfort, we’re working to deliver joyful mobility experiences without the pain points of today. 

Our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, a willingness to see things differently, and a passion for getting things done. We never stand still in our pursuit of progress, and we’re looking for the best and brightest talent to accelerate our vision toward future mobility.

The Rivian Battery Supply Chain team is looking for a highly motivated and exceptional Analyst to bring Rivian’s engineered products to life. Reporting into the Senior Group Manager (Battery Materials), the Global Supply Analyst will be responsible for understanding and educating the team on battery materials prices and market dynamics, current and emerging supplier strategies, impact on our near and long-term cell cost outcomes. You will also provide critical operational and contract support to ensure our battery raw materials are received by our supply chain in a timely and conforming manner.

This is what you’ll do:

  • Build and maintain a suite of industry analysis tools including supply & demand models, cost curves, pricing results and forecasts across all battery materials
  • Read and synthesis market reports and present to the team
  • Record and report on supplier production, pricing, and expansion strategies
  • Maintain battery materials demand forecasts for Rivian
  • Work with battery cell suppliers and battery materials suppliers to ensure timely, conforming supply
  • Support contract and sales administration

Basic Requirements:

  • BA / BS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Business, or related field 
  • 3+ years of experience in a research or analyst role
  • 3+ years of experience in the trading or mining industry
  • Working knowledge of the nickel, cobalt, lithium markets
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERPS systems
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s degree/MBA 
  • 5+ years of minding or trading industry experience with a focus on research
  • Strong knowledge of global battery minerals industry
  • Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions

 

  • California Residents Salary Range: $121,000-$156,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
  • Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

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