Materials Lead Burlingame, CA

We are seeking a Materials Lead to own and scale internallogisticsoperations supporting Energy Storage System manufacturing. This roleis responsible for materials flow, warehousing, and line replenishment , ensuring the right material is in the right place at the right time with high inventory accuracy and clear system visibility, with responsibility expanding to spares fulfillment as operations scale.

The Materials Lead is a hands-on leader and systems builder . You will lead and develop the materials team while designing processes that scale from pilot builds into repeatable, production-ready operations. This role is critical in enabling manufacturing throughput, reducing shortages, improving inventory accuracy, and creating data-driven visibility across supplychainand operations.

• Lead and develop the materials organization, including receiving, warehousing, line replenishment, and shipping, with spares fulfillment incorporated as the business matures.
• Allocate labor and resources across material functions to support daily production priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for materials execution and escalation.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of materials associates as the operation scales.

• Own end-to-end material flow from receiving through storage, line-side delivery, and outbound shipments.
• Design and maintain warehouse layouts, material storage strategies, and replenishment methods that support manufacturing flow.
• Convert new or evolving spaces into functional warehouse and logistics operations as production needs change.
• Ensure material handling equipment, storage systems, and workflows are safe, efficient, and production-ready.

• Build and maintain standardized pick, pack, ship, and replenishment processes supported by systems rather than manual tracking.
• Drive the transition from spreadsheet-based workflows to system-based execution using ERP, WMS, and TMS tools.
• Implement supplier-facing improvements such as barcode labeling, fixed pack quantities, and scan-based receipt to reduce handling and errors.
• Ensure material transactions are timely, accurate, and traceable.

• Own inventory accuracy KPIs across warehouses and storage locations.
• Design and lead cycle count programs and reconciliation processes.
• Standardize storage strategies (e.g., homogeneous locations, fixed binning) to reduce complexity and improve visibility.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of inventory discrepancies.

• Develop dashboards and reporting to track open orders, material availability, shortages, and aging inventory.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain to align material readiness with production schedules.
• Use data to highlight risks, prioritize work, and drive decision-making.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support NPI, pilot builds, and production ramps.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives across materials and logistics operations.
• Support Lean initiatives, visual management, and standardized work across warehouses and material flows.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in materials,warehouse, or internallogisticsoperations within manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience leading teams across receiving, warehousing, and line-side material support.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, and manufacturing support operations.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, WMS, or TMS-driven processes.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using dashboards, reports, or queries to drive action.
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead cross-functionally and elevate issues effectively.
• Forklift certified (or willing to become certified) and comfortable operating material handling equipment.

• Experience supporting battery manufacturing,…