What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Inventory Control Specialist, Service Distribution position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The role of the Lead Inventory Control Specialist role is to provide experience and expertise in performing and leading daily cycle counts, reviewing and trouble-shooting inventory transaction issues, and working closely with Material Handling to correct issues. The successful candidate is highly competent in using the inventory systems, understands part consumption, and can analyze cycle count data prior to correcting / adjusting inventory. The specialist works cross-functionally with multiple teams to troubleshoot inventory inaccuracies while supporting corrective actions. The Lead Inventory Control Specialist will provide quick and effective coaching. In addition, the role demands data analysis and concise reporting KPI to Finance, and local management, with the primary goal of improving inventory accuracy.
What You'll Do
- Ensure timely completion of daily cycle counts for raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods
- Release and approve daily counts, providing root cause analysis for all exceptions monitored by team
- Provide accurate cycle count metrics to inventory control and financial leaders, meeting, or exceeding objectives and KPIs
- Perform variance reconciliation, correction transactions, and identification inventory discrepancies
- Investigate root causes and recommend improvements for high inventory accuracy
- Monitor location aging reports, offering timely and accurate transaction feedback to the materials team
- Provide coaching/training to new Inventory Control Specialists, identify and proactively correct racking/labelling discrepancies, and assist with general material handling and inventory control activities. Additionally, analyze and interpret data independently, providing root cause analysis and implementing short/long-term countermeasures
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 2 years of warehousing Inventory Control / Quality Assurance experience with demonstrated leadership skills and Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc.
- Composure in critical situations and dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (part sorting, material moving, etc.) and operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, etc.)
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to identifying data inaccuracies for an effective communication of issues and defects to management
- Composure in critical situations and dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong detail-oriented, organizational, and data interpretation skills
- Proficiency with technology tools, including personal computing hardware and standard software (Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.)
Compensation and 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
- Lead Cycle Counter III - $26.93 - $40.39/hour
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 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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $27 - $40