The Materials Planner will manage forecast and inventories to ensure the appropriate supply of materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive problem-solvers with experience forecasting, planning and facilitating on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production. The Materials Planner must be comfortable in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic startup environment, with the ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders, as well as independently.

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About

Cuberg is commercializing next-generation battery technology to power the future of electric mobility. The company was acquired in 2021 by Northvolt, a global supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems. As Northvolt's Advanced Technology Center operating in Silicon Valley, Cuberg is developing and commercializing lithium metal batteries, building an innovation ecosystem around lithium-ion technology, and leveraging Northvolt's state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to rapidly scale up production of advanced batteries.

Responsibilities

• Forecast supply needs by coordinating with other departments, tracking customer demand, production volume and materials requirements
• Schedule and oversee inventory acquisition and supply management, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained
• Own inventory and develop/implement strategies to reduce down time related to out-of-stock parts
• Develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders on continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and support inventory checks to validate accuracy
• Work with the technical team to manage change orders and deplete finished goods, raw materials, and related assemblies to minimize write-offs
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations
• Understand and manage risks related to material availability or quality and minimize impact on production schedule
• Set-up and maintain processes and platforms/softwares related to procurement (ERP, MRP)
• Create and maintain reports that track inventory levels, stock movements, and supplier performance
• Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing & Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Manufacturing
• 3+ years of Materials Planning, Inventory Management or Purchasing/Procurement experience in relevant industry, e.g. Battery, Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor
• Extensive experience with ERP systems
• Proven track record of managing material flows in an international environment
• Strong analytical, planning and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and six sigma principles is a plus

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including generous stock options, to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future.

• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave

The San Francisco / Bay Area cash compensation (base + bonus) range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $145,000 + equity + benefits.

• Generous stock options
• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave