Inventory Control Leader - Robotics Manufacturing

Hardware FYI; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

1X is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to own and scale the inventory control function across manufacturing and warehouse operations in San Carlos / Hayward. You will establish strategy, systems, and governance to maintain accuracy, improve material visibility, and support production at scale.

Lead a high-performing team partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering. You will drive inventory governance, KPIs, and ERP optimization, ensuring financial integrity and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, materials management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading inventory or materials management teams.
• Ownership of inventory control programs, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, variance investigations, and inventory accuracy improvements.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouses, manufacturing locations, or complex production environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar.
• Experience developing and maintaining inventory reporting, KPI dashboards, and operational analytics.
• Strong understanding of inventory controls, financial reporting requirements, and audit processes within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own inventory control strategy, policies, and standardized processes across warehouse ops and manufacturing.
• Drive cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and governance to improve accuracy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing inventory control team with clear ownership and accountability.
• Own inventory metrics, reporting, and KPI dashboards for visibility into health and risks.
• Partner with Finance to ensure inventory valuation, reporting, and internal controls.
• Drive root-cause investigations to reduce discrepancies, losses, excess, and obsolete stock.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Logistics to improve material flow and traceability.
• Lead ERP improvements, transaction discipline, material tracking, and ECO support.
• Develop scalable practices to support higher production and larger warehouse capacity.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

ERP systems

Excel

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Job description

1X is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to own and scale the inventory control function across manufacturing and warehouse operations in San Carlos / Hayward. You will establish strategy, systems, and governance to maintain accuracy, improve material visibility, and support production at scale.

Lead a high-performing team partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering. You will drive inventory governance, KPIs, and ERP optimization, ensuring financial integrity and