Role Name: Inventory Control Supervisor
Department: Manufacturing Operations Materials & Logistics
Location: San Carlos / Hayward
Your Charter: Lead 1X's inventory control function by ensuring accurate inventory across manufacturing and warehouse operations while developing scalable processes, leading a high-performing inventory team, and providing the operational visibility needed to support production, finance, and supply chain decisions.
Key Outcomes:- Maintain best-in-class inventory accuracy by leading global cycle count programs, reconciliation efforts, and inventory governance across warehouses and work-in-process inventory.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Inventory Control Analysts that delivers accurate inventory reporting and operational excellence.
- Deliver timely inventory health reporting, KPI dashboards, and executive-level analytics that support production planning, financial reporting, and supply chain decisions.
- Reduce inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis, process improvements, and standardized inventory control methodologies.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Logistics to optimize inventory flow, support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and improve overall inventory performance.
Key Competencies:- Proven leadership experience building and developing inventory control or warehouse operations teams.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate inventory data into actionable business decisions.
- Deep understanding of inventory control methodologies, including cycle counting, ABC classification, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative communicator who builds strong cross-functional partnerships and drives continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:- 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 and 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.
Preferred Skills:- 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.
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like:Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range:$XXX,XXXX - $XXX,XXX / $XX.XX/hr - $XX.XX/hrBenefits:- 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
