Materials Lead

Lambda, Inc. · San Jose, California · $122,158 - $204,000 · hybrid Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. We are seeking a Materials Lead in San Jose, CA to be responsible for improving inventory accuracy across systems and physical counts by applying quantitative analysis and process engineering methods. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Logistics department to improve productivity and ensure timely availability of high-value materials ($10M+ scale). Devise methods for improving utilization of materials and oversee daily reconciliations and variance resolution, ensuring production problems or other issues are resolved. Lead root cause analysis of discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain standard operating procedures and compliance documentation to meet audit and regulatory requirements (SOX, ISO, FSVP, OSHA). Manage post-deployment workflows (return, reuse, decommissioning) with timely system updates and reconciliation. Oversee entry, validation, and lifecycle management of fixed assets in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Ensure accurate accounting of movement, utilization and depreciation of fixed assets through systems-based controls. Provide proactive reporting and insights to guide procurement planning and capacity decisions. Develop key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards (inventory accuracy, spares utilization) for leadership visibility and develop manufacturing methods and drive best practices in storage design, labeling, and inter-facility transfer processes. Leverage Python, SQL, and automation tools to reduce manual processes and improve visibility. Present analysis and cross-functional reports and other communication to management and internal stakeholders. Requirements: Master's or foreign equivalent to Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. 2 years of experience in job offered or related occupations. At least 1 year of prior work experience in each of the following: 1. Establishing and managing product compliance requirements and maintaining FDA-compliant FSVP program, 2. Developing SOPs across departments and overseeing training and implementation; reducing overhead costs and establishing company benchmarks for process improvement and quality control, 3. Identifying and formulating KPIs and clarifying management objectives, 4. Validating new operational processes using statistical regression models; partnering cross-functionally to align procurement, production, and demand planning, 5. Formulating and mapping department processes using the ARIS enterprise modeling approach to promote operational efficiency and preparing management reports recommending solutions. Benefits: Generous cash & equity compensation Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees) Flexible paid time off plan