Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager

Veo
Santa Monica, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Supply chain professionals with logistics experience and cross-functional collaboration skills will find this inventory-focused role in micromobility operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in supply chain planning and logistics who thrive in cross-functional teams
    — “7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, service parts, logistics, or related operations”
  • Individuals with a background in managing SKUs and optimizing inventory across multiple locations
    — “Demonstrated ability to improve inventory accuracy, manage SKU lifecycles, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory across multiple locations”
  • Professionals experienced in international logistics and customs clearance processes
    — “Experience coordinating cross-border shipments and working with freight forwarders and customs brokers on shipment documentation, tariffs, duties, and customs clearance”

Things to consider

  • In-office attendance is required for four days a week unless traveling
    — “This role is based at Veo’s Santa Monica headquarters, with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday when not traveling”
  • The role involves significant coordination with international teams, including Asia-based hardware groups
    — “Coordinate follow-up actions between U.S. operations and Asia-based teams”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with demand forecasting and inventory strategy in your resume and interview responses
    — “Develop and maintain vehicle, battery, and replacement parts forecasts based on fleet needs, seasonality, market growth, consumption trends, and operational priorities”
  • Emphasize your ability to reduce excess inventory and improve parts utilization
    — “Identify opportunities to reduce inventory investment, parts consumption, freight expenses, and total landed costs”
  • Showcase your track record in managing cross-border logistics and customs documentation
    — “Coordinate international shipments, freight forwarding, customs documentation, clearance, and delivery”
  • Demonstrate your ability to translate field insights into hardware and product improvements
    — “Partner with Hardware, Product, Quality, and Operations teams to translate market data and recurring repair trends into recommendations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • optimizing inventory
  • improving supply chain efficiency
  • supporting hardware improvements
Typical background
supply chain managementlogistics

Skills & requirements

Required

Demand PlanningInventory ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsData Analysis

Preferred

Micromobility Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkSupply ChainInventory Management

About the role

Original posting from Veo via Greenhouse

Company Overview

At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City.

Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible. We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long-term growth and partnership with cities.

Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility.

Company Overview:

At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City.

Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible. We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long-term growth and partnership with cities.

Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager will lead demand planning, inventory optimization, SKU management, and import/export execution to ensure Veo’s North American markets have the parts and vehicles needed to support reliable operations.

This role will partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Product, and Hardware teams to translate market demand and monthly consumption data into purchasing, replenishment, and inventory decisions. The manager will also coordinate international shipments and customs clearance, support tariff-related execution, and use field insights to improve parts utilization and inform hardware improvements.

This role is based at Veo’s Santa Monica headquarters, with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday when not traveling

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning - Develop and maintain vehicle, battery, and replacement parts forecasts based on fleet needs, seasonality, market growth, consumption trends, and operational priorities.

Supply Planning - Translate demand forecasts into purchasing and replenishment plans, balancing supplier lead times, inventory availability, safety stock, and service requirements.

Inventory Management - Monitor inventory across central warehouses and operating markets, coordinate replenishment and transfers, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock.

SKU Management - Lead SKU rationalization and maintain accurate parts information, including vehicle compatibility, replacement options, and discontinued items. Simplify parts ordering and provide practical guidance to warehouse and market teams.

Import/Export Execution - Coordinate international shipments, freight forwarding, customs documentation, clearance, and delivery. Work with customs brokers and internal stakeholders on tariff classifications, duties, country-of-origin information, and approved tariff mitigation initiatives.

Consumption Analysis - Lead monthly reviews of market-level parts consumption, repair activity, and inventory trends to improve forecasts, identify unusual usage, reduce waste, and control parts costs.

Hardware Collaboration - Partner with Hardware, Product, Quality, and Operations teams to translate market data and recurring repair trends into recommendations that improve parts durability, serviceability, and vehicle reliability. Coordinate follow-up actions between U.S. operations and Asia-based teams.

Cost Optimization - Identify opportunities to reduce inventory investment, parts consumption, freight expenses, and total landed costs while maintaining parts availability and operational standards.

Process Improvement - Strengthen planning, ordering, inventory controls, and reverse logistics processes, including warranty returns and recovery of reusable parts.

Requirements:

Experience - 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, service parts, logistics, or related operations. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Planning Expertise - Experience developing demand forecasts, replenishment plans, safety stock targets, and inventory strategies for physical products or replacement parts.

Inventory & SKU Management - Demonstrated ability to improve inventory accuracy, manage SKU lifecycles, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory across multiple locations.

International Logistics - Experience coordinating cross-border shipments and working with freight forwarders and customs brokers on shipment documentation, tariffs, duties, and customs clearance.

Analytical Skills - Strong ability to analyze consumption, inventory, and operational data and translate findings into practical planning and cost improvement decisions.

Hardware Familiarity - Experience supporting vehicles, batteries, electronics, or other manufactured products, with the ability to collaborate with Hardware and Quality teams on parts compatibility, field issues, and product improvements.

Systems & Tools - Experience with ERP, inventory management, or supply-planning systems. Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets required; experience with business intelligence tools preferred.

Cross-Functional Partnership - Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities and drive follow-through across Operations, Supply Chain, Hardware, Quality, and Finance.

Hybrid Role - Must reside within or relocate to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica headquarters. This role requires in-office attendance Monday through Thursday when not traveling.

Travel - Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including domestic market visits and occasional international travel.

Compensation & Benefits:

Total Cash Compensation: $130,000–$165,000 annually, including a base salary and annual performance bonus opportunity.

Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000

Annual Performance Bonus: Additional earning potential based on performance

Equity: Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and more

401(k) with company match

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company

Below is the expected salary range for this position. The listed range is a good faith estimate, and exact compensation and total package may vary depending on market conditions and candidate qualifications.Pay Range $130,000—$165,000 USD

Source: Veo careers (Greenhouse)

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