Inventory Control Analyst

Description

The Inventory Control Analyst owns systematic inventory accuracy so the factory can build without interruption. You will investigate variances at the root, keep ERP/MRP/WMS/MES records true to the floor, and close process gaps with warehouse, production, planning, quality, engineering, logistics, and purchasing. 

This role is both analytical and operational: daily transactions and cycle counts, BOM-driven discrepancy work, leadership reporting, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance with 3PL partners. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, transactions, and cycle counts across ERP, MRP, WMS, and MES; execute daily transactions so leadership and the line have real-time, reliable data
• Investigate misidentified, out-of-balance, or problem records; complete root-cause analysis and put preventive actions in place so issues do not recur
• Support physical inventories, system audits, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Analyze inventory trends, aging, excess/obsolete stock, shortage risk, EBOM/MBOM structure and changes, and how they drive inventory and transaction errors; recommend actions that reduce waste and protect production
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, dashboards, and reports for leadership visibility
• Collaborate with planning, procurement, warehouse, and production on min/max, safety stock, material availability, material flow, location accuracy, and transaction compliance; identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement that strengthens inventory integrity and factory readiness
• Train cross-functional teams on inventory best practices and system standards; act as liaison on FTZ operations and work with 3PL partners to ensure bonded and domestic goods are properly identified, handled, and received into the zone

Requirements

• Degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Math, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing supply chain, including experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/WMS fundamentals (Material Master, Inventory Control) and ability to read/analyze EBOM/MBOM structure and engineering/manufacturing changes
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis); proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets; aptitude to learn new systems quickly
• Proven root-cause investigation, discrepancy resolution, and clear written/verbal communication, with high attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced factory
• Command of English, written and verbal
• Preferred: High-volume automotive/vehicle manufacturing; hands-on MES transactions; lean manufacturing, cycle-count methodology, and inventory accuracy metrics (IAR, location accuracy, variance aging); dashboards/visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent); FIFO/FEFO, lot/serial tracking, and excess & obsolete management; FTZ, bonded vs. domestic inventory, and 3PL operations

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