Materials Coordinator

<p>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.</p> <p>Flexdrive is a subsidiary of Lyft that works together with Lyft teams to realize our shared mission.</p> <p>At Flexdrive, we're at the forefront of revolutionizing transportation by building the operational backbone for autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets. As a leader in fleet management, we're leveraging our expertise to enter the AV space, forming strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology providers. We're looking for dedicated team members to help us pioneer this new chapter, starting with our first AV depot in Nashville, Tennessee.</p> <p>Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Deployment, Flexdrive is seeking a meticulous and security-conscious Material Coordinator to manage the critical parts and inventory infrastructure supporting our 24/7 AV operations. This role is essential to maintaining fleet readiness by ensuring technicians have immediate access to required parts while maintaining strict security protocols for IP-sensitive components. You will be responsible for the complete parts lifecycle from procurement through consumption, utilizing an SAP system for all transactions while safeguarding high-value autonomous vehicle technology.</p> <p>This position offers unique exposure to cutting-edge AV technology and supply chain management in a highly regulated environment. The role requires someone who can balance operational efficiency with uncompromising security standards, provide 24/7 support coverage, and maintain perfect inventory accuracy. If you excel at detailed inventory management and thrive in mission-critical operations, we encourage you to apply.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Day Window Shift Pattern</strong> <ul> <li>This role supports 24/7 AV depot operations and requires availability to work day shifts, with hours scheduled between 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM. Specific shift times and schedules will be determined based on operational needs and business requirements.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Inventory Management & Control:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>On-Site Inventory Oversight:</strong> Manage comprehensive on-site inventory including critical AV components, consumables, and spare parts, ensuring optimal stock levels to support 24/7 maintenance operations.</li> <li><strong>System Transaction Management:</strong> Execute all parts movements through partner inventory management system including inbound receipts, consumption in work orders, outbound transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy reconciliation per partner requirements.</li> <li><strong>Procurement Coordination:</strong> Initiate and track parts deliveries from central warehouses, managing lead times and expediting critical orders to prevent fleet downtime.</li> <li><strong>Inventory Accuracy:</strong> Conduct regular cycle counts as requested by partners and support annual full physical inventory counts, maintaining 99%+ inventory accuracy standards.</li> <li><strong>Dock & Logistics Management:</strong> Manage the physical intake of daily freight deliveries, including safely unloading trucks, inspecting pallets for structural integrity, and operating dock plates or lift gates.</li> <li><strong>Job Kitting:</strong> Pre-pick and "kit" parts for scheduled repair work orders to minimize technician wait times at the parts counter.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Parts Security & Proprietary Component Protection:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Proprietary Hardware Management:</strong> Maintain strict security protocols for autonomous driving system components and other proprietary parts, ensuring storage in physically secure, limited-access areas per chain of custody standards.</li> <li><strong>Secure Storage Implementation:</strong> Manage locked cage/room access for critical components including high-value electronic modules, ensuring only authorized personnel have access.</li> <li><strong>Chain of Custody Compliance:</strong> Document and maintain complete chain of custody for all proprietary hardware, preventing unauthorized access, resale, or disposal without written authorization.</li> <li><strong>Specialized Component Protocols:</strong> Strictly adhere to specialized handling guidelines for sensitive electronic components, including specific procedures for different firmware versions.</li> <li><strong>Service-Parts Integration:</st