Manager, Parts & Inventory – EV Battery Solutions

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading all aspects of parts logistics, inventory control, and supply chain optimization to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Manage a team of Parts Analysts and oversee inventory planning, procurement, and distribution strategies while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Play a critical role in shaping the future of inventory management by driving requirements and executing strategy for the implementation of a new inventory management system.
• Drive execution of the EVBS Parts and Inventory Management strategy.
• Ensure adherence to the established parts vision, physical and digital inventory management strategy.
• Drive buy-in and consensus with key stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Client facing teams, etc.)
• Focus on continuous improvements and error proofing (kaizen, kanban).
• Own all items for Production Schedule Management.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to drive sourcing, inventory, and procurement activities.
• Create forecasts in the absence of supplier data to ensure continuity in planning.
• Collaborate with production teams to adjust schedules based on real-time constraints and material shortages.
• Own and cultivate relationships with supplier base.
• Collaborate with EVBS clients and internal stakeholders to resolve sourcing and supplier issues.
• Provide clear, timely communication regarding supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.
• Determine part usage and required quantities.
• Align procurement schedules with build plans.
• Resolve part shortages and work with suppliers to mitigate risks.
• Expedite shipments to avoid production disruptions.
• Strategically plan purchases to minimize scrap, especially near program end-of-life.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Perform receiving inspections to ensure parts meet quality and specification standards.
• Maintain accurate records of Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) and supplier lead times.
• Maintain sufficient core inventory to support forecasted production.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in a management or leadership role
• Requires strong knowledge of supply chain operations, including dynamic demand planning, inventory management, logistics, production planning, and supplier management.
• Requires strong knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory control, compliance, and maintaining accurate inventory systems and processes.
• Proven ability to develop and manage dynamic demand forecasts, replenishment strategies, and production schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.