Yield Utilization Analyst

AESC is looking to add a Yield Utilization Analyst to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Yield Utilization Analyst is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory by administering the cycle count process, leading physical inventories, analyzing data to identify trends, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions. The individual will lead project improvements to ensure best-in-class inventory management.

• Use inventory management systems to track trends, analyze inventory, and generate reports on stock performance.
• Safeguard ERP and MES systems accuracy by maintaining comparison reports and inventory roll forwards, ensuring variances are documented and addressed by responsible personnel promptly.
• Verify accurate scrap inventory, movements (waste and recycling), reconciliation processes to maintain FTZ compliance on zone materials, and the timely reporting of those activities to the FTZ administrator.
• Ensure the prompt and accurate disposition of quality hold and obsolete inventory.
• Responsible for administering the cycle count process, analyzing cycle count results, investigating variances, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead cycle count personnel, provide training, and coordinate the workload distribution.
• Coordinate required physical inventories including pre-planning, lineside and warehouse preparations, documentation, supplies, training, day-of-count activities, and audit compliance.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to management about inventory statuses, discrepancies, trends, and potential issues or opportunities.
• Document cycle count process in relation to the production process flow to ensure accuracy and efficiency of counts.
• Analyze the cost implications of inventory decisions, aiming to minimize carrying costs while maximizing service levels.
• Responsible for inventory activities supporting month-end closing, including addressing inventory errors and posting cycle counts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory control practices are being followed and assist in continuous improvement initiatives, raising the awareness of inventory practices and the importance of accuracy.
• Support safety and 5s programs throughout the warehouse and lineside locations by working with the various departments to identify and correct problems as they arise.
• Maintain inventory and warehouse labeling standards to support facility operations and avoid transactional errors.
• Audit parts locations to ensure optimal warehouse utilization.
• As necessary, provide inventory process and systems training to new hires.
• As necessary, other related duties of which the above are representative.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of related experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• SAP or similar enterprise resource planning application experience.
• Basic knowledge of principles, concepts, practices and standards related to supply and logistics system information management.
• The understanding and ability to prepare statistical analysis according to established forecasting methodologies using associated system software and information.
• Working knowledge of word processors, sApreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Experience working within a foreign trade zone.
• Experience with MES and WMS applications.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we have improved our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and hear; stand and walk.
• Ability to bend, reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to ascend and descend warehouse stairs to count inventory.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.