Established in 2019 by Founder and CEO Kevin Czinger and Co-Founder Lukas Czinger, Los Angelesbased Czinger Vehicles is an industrydisrupting performance vehicles brand pioneering a new era in the automotive space by fundamentally changing the way cars will be designed and manufactured for generations to come. Built around a core ethos of utilizing revolutionary, proprietary technology to create vehicles equipped with both dominating performance and iconic design, Czinger represents a radical transformation of the manufacturing sector and the future of humanAI design within an environmentally sustainable system.
Czinger's halo vehicle, the 21C hypercar, has received global attention for its record-breaking performance and the revolutionary design and manufacturing technology it embodies. It is the physical representation of over 550 patents filed across A.I. based generative design, materials, additive manufacturing, and assembly. This novel technology and world class engineering has enabled the 21C to set production lap records at both Laguna Seca and Circuit of the Americas. As a business Czinger is the unique combination of a deep technology company, consumer product company, and performance brand.
Czinger Vehicles places an emphasis on talent and is known globally for their world class team.
A Demand Planning Manager for Czinger is a vital role that ensures the alignment of supply and demand for the company's hybrid hypercars. Czinger is a Los Angeles-based company that uses revolutionary technology to create vehicles with dominating performance and iconic design1.
As a Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for:
Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns
Exceptional collaboration with engineering, production, procurement, and materials management teams to drive priority for part release, build sequencing, and component deliveries
Development and management of the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning, SIOP, process
Supporting management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
Successfully communicating forecast and inventory estimations to management
Effective change management, impact analysis, and new product introduction
Monitoring and reporting on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
Conducting monthly forecast maintenance
Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
Leading, coaching, and developing a small team of material planners who are responsible for ensuring that raw materials are available to support production
To be a successful Demand Planning Manager for Czinger, you will need to have the following qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
At least 8+ years of experience in Demand Planning, supply chain management, or a similar role in the automotive industry
At least five years of experience in managing or supervising a team of material planners or similar professionals
Strong knowledge of Demand Planning software and inventory management systems
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP/MRP preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
A passion for innovation and sustainability