Senior Planning Associate

Summary

Join Bird as a Sr. Strategic Planning Associate and play a pivotal role in optimizing spare parts inventory management globally. You will own the end-to-end spare parts planning process, from demand aggregation and inventory management to budget creation and purchase order generation. This role requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience with global supply chains, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams. You will leverage data insights to make informed decisions, forecast future needs, and continuously seek cost-effective solutions. The position demands adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Bird offers a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of experience in a highly quantitative role
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including complex forecasting methodologies and cash flow planning
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite tools (Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and make decisions with imperfect information
• Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Maintain Spare Parts Planning tools, IT systems, documentation, and methodologies
• Own monthly planning process, updating demand models against inventory and translating data insights to order recommendations
• Lead annual parts planning process, forecasting parts supply and demand over a 18-24 month period to create a budget
• Work closely with repair operations and vehicle engineering teams to integrate new vehicles or SKUs into Bird’s supply chain
• Manage inventory health with periodic reviews of sell or recycle decisions
• Continuously seek ways to stretch Bird’s parts budget, through alternative parts or suppliers, rationing and/or other controls
• Support ad hoc projects of central operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Moderate scripting skills (Python, Google Apps Script, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail across multiple functions/topics simultaneously
• Cross-functional project leadership experience
• Experience performing ad-hoc analyses including “what-if” scenarios to optimize performance of the business
• Previous experience with a global supply chain
• Experience in the micromobility industry or related industry, including automotive, aviation, manufacturing