ICQA & Quality Assurance Lead — Inventory, Kaizen, Edison

Yamibuy; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Coffee and snacks

Job summary

Yamibuy in Edison, NJ is seeking an Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Analyst to optimize inventory accuracy and quality across inbound to outbound processes.

You will lead on-site ICQA activities, conduct root-cause analyses, and drive Kaizen initiatives while managing a team and collaborating with operations to reduce losses.

A BS in Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in inventory management are required; bilingual English/Mandarin and strong data skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Process Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory management, with preference for Inventory Control experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of inventory control in a high-volume warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail with data and operational precision, adept at identifying and implementing systems to minimize discrepancies or errors.
• Data-Driven mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in Lean Management principles and familiarity with 5S, root cause analysis and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct root cause analysis based on defects and discrepancies to drive optimization and improvement.
• Ensure the quality of in-store products, including monitoring expiration dates and managing any product damage.
• Use QA-related tools and methods to assure operation quality, including operational standard compliance and fulfillment center data accuracy.
• Reduce process or handling defects throughout inbound to outbound processes.
• Understand audit processes, highlight discrepancies, and analyze metrics.
• Own the Andon Cord process, analyze root causes of issues, and implement quick fixes for short-term adjustments and long-term process optimizations.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent losses and incidents within the fulfillment center.
• Monitor and analyze loss patterns to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Manage the performance of on-site Inventory Control and Quality Assurance (ICQA) personnel.
• Lead daily problem-solving activities to address team tasks and operational challenges.
• Initiate Kaizen projects and drive continuous improvement and optimization.
• Participate in team projects as requested.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Lean management

Root cause analysis

Kaizen

5S

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Yamibuy in Edison, NJ is seeking an Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Analyst to optimize inventory accuracy and quality across inbound to outbound processes.

You will lead on-site ICQA activities, conduct root-cause analyses, and drive Kaizen initiatives while managing a team and collaborating with operations to reduce losses.

A BS in Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in inventory management are required; bilingual English/Mandarin and strong data skills are highly valued.