Inventory Control Lead

FluidStack

Inventory Control Lead managing material inventory and optimizing operational demand for Fluidstack. Collaborating across teams to ensure efficient inventory control and material flow.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute a consistent cycle counting program across all material categories.
Develop a deep understanding of consumption data and lead times for all parts, and use that knowledge to drive proactive inventory decisions.
Build and maintain min/max thresholds with auto replenishment logic to ensure stock levels are always aligned with operational demand.
Identify aging and slow-moving material; implement and enforce FIFO systems to reduce waste and improve material flow.
Anticipate inventory risks — both depletion and overstock — and develop mitigation strategies before they impact operations.
Maintain accurate inventory records across WMS and IMS systems; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Work closely with operations to understand consumption rates, demand variability, and upcoming material needs.
Partner with warehousing teams to ensure inventory positioning and storage practices support efficient material flow.
Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams on replenishment timing, lead time management, and supplier coordination.
Communicate inventory status, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders across operations and supply chain leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain, with hands-on ownership of inventory management processes.
Deep working knowledge of min/max, FIFO, consumption-based replenishment, and auto replenishment systems.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate inventory risk and implement proactive controls — not just reactive fixes.
Experience working across operations and warehousing teams to align on inventory needs.
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and high standards for data accuracy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controlwarehouse operationssupply chain managementmin/max thresholdsFIFO systemsconsumption-based replenishmentauto replenishment systemsdata accuracyinventory risk managementmaterial flow optimization

Soft Skills

attention to detailproactive problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder managementorganizational skillsability to manage multiple workstreamsadaptabilityleadershipanalytical thinking