Inventory Control Lead

Who We Are We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries. What You Can Expect At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways. Deliver Quality : When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first. Lead responsibly : We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind. Win Together : Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better. Position Overview The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, packaging, and production supplies throughout the rare earth magnet manufacturing operation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available to support production schedules while minimizing excess inventory, shortages, waste, and carrying costs. The Inventory Control Lead will establish and maintain inventory-control systems, procedures, and performance standards while working closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, and Finance. Key Responsibilities Inventory Management Manage daily inventory activities for raw materials, components, WIP, finished magnets, and supplies. Maintain accurate inventory records within the Business Central, the company’s ERP/MRP system. Establish appropriate minimum, maximum, safety-stock, and reorder levels. Monitor inventory movements and investigate discrepancies. Develop and maintain inventory-control procedures and standard operating practices. Ensure proper identification, labeling, lot tracking, and storage of materials. Monitor inventory aging and identify obsolete, excess, damaged, or slow-moving materials. Rare Earth Material Control Maintain strict inventory accountability for rare earth materials and magnet-related raw materials. Track materials by lot, heat/batch, supplier, specification, and production order when required. Ensure traceability of materials throughout receiving, production, inspection, storage, and shipment. Work with Quality and Production to properly control nonconforming, quarantined, rejected, and rework materials. Monitor material yields, scrap, and production losses to identify opportunities for improvement. Cycle Counting & Ph…

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