Supply Chain Operations Lead

Position Overview

Location: Negotiable (Remote). The Supply Chain Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material and spare parts availability across multiple sites while optimizing inventory levels and working capital. This role partners closely with Procurement, Suppliers, Engineering, and cross-functional (XFN) teams to manage material planning, inventory accuracy, master data governance, and process automation. The selected candidate will leverage MRP systems, analytics, and continuous improvement practices to prevent stock-outs, resolve material constraints, and support scalable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Procurement teams and suppliers to ensure a steady flow of materials across all sites without overcapitalizing inventory.
• Support spare parts fulfillment by managing material demand signals using MRP software.
• Anticipate stock requirements based on current operations and future site or functional needs.
• Analyze inventory levels to support both increased and reduced demand scenarios.
• Execute inventory transactions, including material movements and inter-site transfers.
• Analyze inventory across multiple sites to identify imbalances, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with SPL and Meta’s IBOS Central team to review site Materials Stock Locations (MSLs) and close identified gaps.
• Work with SPL, IBOS Central, Engineering, and FacOps teams to resolve operational and system-related material issues.
• Facilitate the review and reclassification of materials with cross-functional (XFN) stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance materials planning, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Automate tactical and repetitive activities to improve productivity and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Limited travel requirement (based in Fremont, CA when travel is needed).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, inventory management, or spares management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root-cause analysis.
• Experience managing master data, BOMs, part numbers, and engineering change processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with Meta systems such as Fusion, FBPNs, and MSL processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using VBA, Macros, or other automation tools.
• Background in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Materials Management best practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Hourly salary ranges vary by location:
• California: $30.67 to $74.42
• Cleveland: $28.41 to $59.52
• Colorado: $30.67 to $64.28
• District of Columbia: $32.69 to $68.46
• Illinois: $28.41 to $64.28
• Maryland: $30.67 to $64.28
• Massachusetts: $30.67 to $68.46
• Minnesota: $30.67 to $64.28
• New York/New Jersey: $28.41 to $74.42
• Washington: $32.69 to $68.46
• Benefits: Further details on benefits and perks are available upon request. Please refer to our benefits information for additional insights.