Allocation Analyst

Overview

Our Client, a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company, is looking for someone to join their team as an Allocation Project Coordinator
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Onsite 12 month contract with long term potential, in Palo Alto

• Centralize Requests:
  Act as the primary point of contact for engineering teams requesting prototype hardware (ECUs, harnesses, systems of ECUs).
• Prioritization:
  Work with engineering leads to track project priorities and allocate scarce hardware resources accordingly.
• Inventory Tracking:
  Monitor incoming shipments and track inventory arrival dates to provide accurate timelines to stakeholders.
• Asset Management:
  Tag all incoming materials with asset tracking labels and maintain a precise database of device locations.
• Distribution:
  Organize the physical distribution of hardware to multiple local buildings and coordinate shipments to remote engineering sites and partner sites.
• Shipping & Receiving:
  Assist with validating incoming inventory and readying outgoing hardware.
• Firmware Flashing:
  Connect ECUs to laptops to flash updated software versions or firmware prior to distribution. (assume: engineer support and detailed instructions)
• Version Control:
  Verify software versions on ECU boards to ensure engineers receive the correct configurations for their testing needs.

• Data Management:
  Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage large datasets without errors.
• Software Proficiency:
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting). Familiarity with Salesforce, Jira, or similar inventory/ticket management systems.
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate clearly with engineers and program managers regarding timelines and delays. Slack proficiency is preferable.
• Organization:
  Ability to multitask and track hundreds of moving parts in a fast-paced environment.

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.