Job Posting Title: Semiconductor Inventory Manager
Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Purpose
The purpose of the Inventory Manager role at TIE is to ensure the effective management of all semiconductor-related inventory activities, including spare parts, raw materials, and production supplies to support business efficiency and cost control. This role ensures accurate record‑keeping, expiration management, and optimal inventory levels, while collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, and receiving teams to streamline inventory processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures and systems for semiconductor equipment, parts, and commodities.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment with the Procurement Department.
- Conduct regular audits and cycle counts to ensure semiconductor-related inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate with the Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt and storage of goods.
- Manage material expiration dates and apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices based on commodity type.
- Analyze inventory data and generate reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Train and supervise inventory staff as needed.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in inventory management
- Strong knowledge of inventory management software and systems (e.g., Warehouse Management Systems – WMS)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of experience in inventory management.
- Experience in setting up a new customer or support customer onboarding process.
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work in all weather conditions
- May work around chemicals
- Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse)
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card