Materials Lead

Lambda, Inc seeks a Materials Lead in San Jose, CA to be responsible for improving inventory accuracy across systems and physical counts by applying quantitative analysis and process engineering methods.

• Collaborate with the Logistics department to improve productivity and ensure timely availability of high-value materials ($10M+ scale).
• Devise methods for improving utilization of materials and oversee daily reconciliations and variance resolution, ensuring production problems or other issues are resolved.
• Lead root cause analysis of discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). CAPA is a structured method for identifying, correcting, and preventing quality issues. CAPA helps teams get to the root cause of problems.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and compliance documentation to meet audit and regulatory requirements (SOX, ISO, FSVP, OSHA).
• Manage post-deployment workflows (return, reuse, decommissioning) with timely system updates and reconciliation.
• Oversee entry, validation, and lifecycle management of fixed assets in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a type of software that integrates key business processes, such as finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management, into a cohesive system. ERP helps streamline operations, improve efficiency, and provide better visibility into business performance.
• Ensure accurate accounting of movement, utilization and depreciation of fixed assets through systems-based controls.
• Provide proactive reporting and insights to guide procurement planning and capacity decisions.
• Develop key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards (inventory accuracy, spares utilization) for leadership visibility and develop manufacturing methods and drive best practices in storage design, labeling, and inter-facility transfer processes.
• Leverage Python, SQL, and automation tools to reduce manual processes and improve visibility.
• Present analysis and cross-functional reports and other communication to management and internal stakeholders.

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