Material Planning & Logistics Manager

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We are currently growing our Supply Chain team and adding a Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Manager who will be responsible for all material movement and handling for our future Apex site in Hopkinsville, KY.

In this role you will be responsible for handling and scheduling materials as needed, coordinating internal flow, receiving and shipment of materials and inventory accuracy, utilizing SAP as system of record. The MP&L will lead the loading/unloading of trucks and railcars, set up/breakdown equipment and assist with stock handling and inventory controls in all the locations under her/his responsibility, which will include the buildings inside the site and potentially external warehouses and terminals as well. In addition you will be responsible for creating budgets, streamlining processes, problem-solving and organizing storage.

Other Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage inventory as well as warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes.
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met.
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage and develop logistics staff.
• Create and manage budgets.
• Strategically plan and manage inventory, warehouse (offsite warehousing as well), transportation, and customer service.
• Keep track of inventory of raw materials, WIP, finished goods. Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
• Monitor OTIF, quality, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and process efficiency.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints vise, coach and train the inventory team.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements to operations.
• Monitor and support purchasing and production planning.

Education and other Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering
• 10 - 15 years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles
• Strong team player
• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, respirator, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods (minimum of eight hours).
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

This job is located in Hopkinsville, KY. If the selected candidate does not reside in the area, he/she must be able to relocate. Remote work is not an option.

APPLY TODAY!

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.