Supply Chain Operations Lead

Supply Chain Operations Lead

About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self‑propelled battery‑electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking and transportation.

We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth.

Intramotev is seeking a hands‑on Supply Chain Operations Lead with at least five years of experience to own the flow of materials for our autonomous rail vehicles. This full‑lifecycle role bridges the gap between strategy and execution, from negotiating vendor agreements one hour to managing internal material flow on the factory floor the next. You will own the entire Procure‑to‑Pay process within our Odoo ERP system, ensuring that engineering and production teams have exactly what they need, when they need it.

• Strategic Procurement:
  Source new vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage long‑term vendor agreements to ensure cost‑efficiency and quality.
• Tactical Buying:
  Execute daily purchasing activities, including issuing Purchase Orders, tracking shipments, and resolving delivery delays.
• Internal Material Management:
  Oversee the physical flow of materials inside the factory, from receiving and quality inspection to inventory storage and line‑side delivery.
• ERP Management:
  Act as the primary owner of supply chain transactions within Odoo ERP; ensure accurate data entry for inventory levels, bill of materials costs, and vendor details.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work directly with Engineering to anticipate long‑lead items and with Production to ensure inventory levels support build schedules.
• Process Improvement:
  Develop and document processes for inventory control (cycle counts, scrap tracking) and supplier performance evaluation.

• Work within dynamic teams on diverse projects, typically ranging from small (1‑2 members) to medium (3‑6 members).
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel to support supplier engagement and integration activities.

• Career Growth:
  Develop your career with a forward‑thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment:
  Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work:
  Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail network.

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in supply chain management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle both high‑level procurement (negotiations/contracts) and physical material management (logistics/inventory).
• High proficiency with ERP systems (specifically Odoo, Net Suite, SAP, or Oracle) with the ability to troubleshoot transaction errors.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Open‑minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment and as an individual contributor.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

• Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas: direct experience configuring or managing Odoo ERP; experience in a hardware manufacturing environment (e.g., Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Machinery); background in scaling supply chain processes from a startup phase to full production; strong understanding of Bill of Materials structures and engineering change requests;…