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 for accuracy across ERP, MRP, WMS, and MES, and 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; put preventive actions in place so the same miss does not recur
• Support physical inventories, system audits, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Analyze inventory trends, aging, excess/obsolete stock, shortage risk, and EBOM/MBOM changes; recommend actions that reduce waste, protect production, and prevent transaction errors
• Develop inventory KPIs, dashboards, and reports, and collaborate with planning and procurement on min/max, safety stock, and material availability
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement with warehouse and production to strengthen inventory integrity, material flow, location accuracy, and transaction compliance
• Train cross-functional teams on inventory best practices; act as FTZ liaison with 3PL partners to ensure bonded and domestic goods are properly identified, handled, and received

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 manufacturing environment experience
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/WMS fundamentals, including Material Master and Inventory Control modules, plus ability to read and analyze EBOM/MBOM structure and changes
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis); proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets, with aptitude to learn new systems quickly
• Proven root-cause investigation, discrepancy resolution, clear written/verbal communication, and high attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced factory
• Command of English, written and verbal
• Preferred: high-volume automotive manufacturing, MES transactions, lean/cycle-count/inventory accuracy metrics, Power BI or Tableau, FIFO/FEFO and lot/serial tracking, excess & obsolete management, and FTZ/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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)