Lead Inventory Control Specialist

What To Expect The Lead Inventory Control Specialist serves as the site subject matter expert for inventory management, inventory accuracy, and critical spare parts reliability. This role leads daily storeroom operations, provides guidance to inventory personnel, and partners with Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure material availability while driving continuous improvement across inventory processes. What You'll Do Lead daily inventory control and storeroom operations supporting Plant Operations FacilitiesDrive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliation activities, and corrective actionsManage critical spare parts and consumable inventories to support equipment reliability and uptimeSupport, train, and mentor Inventory Control Specialists and other inventory personnel on processes and systemsCoordinate material planning, kitting, and staging for maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projectsPartner with Procurement, Receiving, and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockoutsAnalyze inventory performance, identify process improvements, and lead resolution of inventory discrepancies and obsolete materials What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated leadership experience, including training, mentoring, or coordinating inventory personnelStrong knowledge of inventory management principles, cycle counting, critical spares programs, and inventory optimizationProficiency with inventory and ERP systems such as FLUX, SAP, WARP, MES/MOS, or equivalent platformsAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actionsStrong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detailAbility to become certified on material handling equipment and perform physical inventory activities, including lifting up to 35 lbs. Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $28.75 - $54.44/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. , Tesla