Semiconductor Inventory Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

Semiconductor Inventory Manager

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• 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

For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

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

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in inventory management.
• Experience in setting up a new customer or support customer onboarding process

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

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 (ex: using a mouse)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest (optional)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

The University of Texas at Austin Staff