Inventory Manager - Battery Mass Production

The role

This person will manage raw material and finished goods inventory. They will coordinate material movements to support battery mass production and optimize inventory control processes.

What you will do

• Manage inventory of raw materials, consumables, WIP, and finished battery products.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintain high inventory accuracy in ERP/MES/WMS systems.
• Coordinate material receiving, storage, internal transportation, and shipping activities.
• Support production by ensuring timely material supply to manufacturing lines.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with Supply Chain and Production Planning to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage methods, and material flow.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO and proper handling of battery materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Logistics, and EHS teams to resolve inventory and material issues.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory, warehouse, or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and material flow management.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Must be fluent in Chinese.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in battery, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing industries
• Forklift operator certification/license
• Experience in lithium-ion battery cell mass production
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and warehouse optimization
• Experience handling hazardous materials and battery-related logistics
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations

About the company

Factorial Energy is a U.S.-based solid-state battery company developing next-generation e-mobility platforms. They partner with global leaders including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia.