Lead Inventory Control Specialist

Lead Inventory Control Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

Lead daily inventory control and storeroom operations supporting Plant Operations Facilities

Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliation activities, and corrective actions

Manage critical spare parts and consumable inventories to support equipment reliability and uptime

Support, train, and mentor Inventory Control Specialists and other inventory personnel on processes and systems

Coordinate material planning, kitting, and staging for maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projects

Partner with Procurement, Receiving, and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts

Analyze inventory performance, identify process improvements, and lead resolution of inventory discrepancies and obsolete materials

Requirements

5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated leadership experience, including training, mentoring, or coordinating inventory personnel

Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, cycle counting, critical spares programs, and inventory optimization

Proficiency with inventory and ERP systems such as FLUX, SAP, WARP, MES/MOS, or equivalent platforms

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to become certified on material handling equipment and perform physical inventory activities, including lifting up to 35 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

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.