Inventory Control Manager

The role

You will lead the inventory control function to ensure accurate inventory across manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will develop scalable processes, lead an inventory team, and provide operational visibility for production, finance, and supply chain decisions.

What you will do

• Maintain inventory accuracy by leading global cycle count programs, reconciliation efforts, and inventory governance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a team of Inventory Control Analysts.
• Deliver inventory health reporting, KPI dashboards, and executive-level analytics.
• Reduce inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and process improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Logistics to optimize inventory flow.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, including experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Experience managing cycle count programs, inventory reconciliation, variance investigations, and inventory reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar business intelligence tools.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing in robotics, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or electronics industries.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
• Experience supporting Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), duty drawback programs, or global logistics operations.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, inventory system improvements, or warehouse process optimization initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in homes to handle chores and tasks. They have been working on robotics, AI, and manufacturing since 2014.