Inventory Control Analyst
Bright Machines is a San Francisco technology manufacturer that uses robotics, physical AI, simulation, and production data to build AI and data-center infrastructure.
About Bright Machines
Bright Machines operates the Bright Factory manufacturing platform, combining virtual product development, AI-enabled robotic assembly and inspection, and factory intelligence to produce complex AI infrastructure with traceability and scalable edge deployment.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead multi-site inventory control processes and maintain reliable inventory data across locations. You will manage cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, inventory reporting, and NetSuite master data. You will investigate discrepancies, establish material-handling standards, support MRP implementation, train site teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 6–9 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or supply chain planning in manufacturing
- At least 2 years owning inventory programs across multiple sites or entities
- Strong ERP skills, preferably NetSuite
- Experience managing cycle count programs and improving inventory accuracy
- Experience with excess and obsolete analysis and inventory reserves
- Experience managing intercompany transactions and cross-border material flows
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling
- Professional English proficiency
- Native or fluent Spanish
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Design and manage the multi-site cycle count program, including schedules, accuracy targets, and reconciliations
- Lead physical inventories, coordinate local teams, reconcile results, and obtain Finance sign-off
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Manage intercompany purchase orders, sales orders, and inventory transfers
- Analyze excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and stranded inventory and recommend disposition actions
- Establish material-handling standards for labeling, storage, FIFO/FEFO, shelf life, ESD, and quarantine
- Prepare monthly inventory reports and KPI dashboards
- Maintain NetSuite inventory master data
- Support MRP design and implementation
- Develop inventory SOPs, train site teams, and standardize processes
- Implement 5S practices in stockrooms and warehouses
- Lead continuous-improvement projects using root-cause analysis, 5 Whys, Pareto, value stream mapping, and Kaizen
- Collaborate on inventory accuracy, material flows, and IMMEX and customs documentation