What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Associate, Megafactory position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
As a member of the Inventory Control team in Brookshire, TX, the cycle counter ensures overall inventory integrity within the department. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, work as a team in a safety-oriented environment and be reliable and accurate in day-to-day inventory activities.The ideal candidate must have solid computer skills, and experience working in a fast-paced automotive just-in-time delivery environment.
This position requires a person that is capable of understanding material handling and inventory management processes, and has the ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues, specialists and engineers to achieve the goals and objectives of the department. A hands-on approach is expected.
What You'll Do
- Conduct daily cycle counts, inventory transactions, and adjustments to maintain accurate balances
- Perform inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support audit activities
- Assist Inventory Control Group with weekly, monthly, and quarterly ABC counts
- EnsureERP/MRP/MFS/MOSsystems reflect real-time and accurate inventory data
- Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Warehouse, Production, and Logistics teams on process improvements
- Support change control, excess, and obsolescence management initiatives
- Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts
What You'll Bring
- Ability to lift (up to 30 lbs.), move and/or open boxes and containers to verify inventory
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, stoop, sit, utilize a step stool and/or climb a ladder
- Must wear safety PPE in accordance with site regulations and a valid U.S. Driver's License
- Previous material handling and/or cycle counting experience
- Familiarity with inventory management and inventory movement and computer skills (mandatory) for data entry and data management
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Strong understanding of raw material, WIP, sub-assemblies and finished goods
Compensation and 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.