Inventory Control Manager
Department: Manufacturing Operations Materials & Logistics
Location: San Carlos / Hayward
About 1X
We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.
To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.
If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
About the Team:
The Materials & Logistics team ensures manufacturing has the materials, systems, and operational infrastructure needed to scale production. As 1X expands robot manufacturing, inventory management becomes increasingly critical to production planning, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency. The team is responsible for building scalable processes, maintaining inventory integrity, and establishing the operational discipline needed to support a growing manufacturing organization
Your Charter: Own and scale 1X's inventory control function across manufacturing and warehouse operations. Establish the strategy, systems, and governance required to maintain inventory accuracy, improve material visibility, and support production at scale. Lead and develop a high-performing inventory control team while partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to drive operational efficiency and sound inventory management practices.
Key Outcomes:
•Establish and own inventory control strategy, policies, and standardized processes across warehouse operations, manufacturing locations, and work-in-process inventory.
•Drive inventory accuracy through structured cycle count programs, physical inventory audits, reconciliation processes, and inventory governance.
•Build, lead, and develop a high-performing inventory control team, establishing clear ownership, performance expectations, and operational accountability.
•Own inventory performance metrics, reporting infrastructure, and KPI dashboards, providing leadership with actionable visibility into inventory health, discrepancies, and operational risks.
•Partner with Finance to ensure inventory integrity, accurate valuation, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
•Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions to reduce inventory discrepancies, material losses, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.
•Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Logistics to improve material flow, inventory availability, and traceability throughout the production lifecycle.
•Lead inventory process and systems improvements, including ERP optimization, transaction discipline, material tracking, and support for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
•Develop scalable inventory management practices that support increasing production volumes, additional warehouse capacity, and the operational complexity of a growing robotics manufacturing organization.
Key Competencies:
•Proven ability to lead and scale inventory control or materials management functions within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
•Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including cycle counting, ABC classification, inventory reconciliation, inventory valuation, and material traceability.
•Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex inventory data into operational improvements and business decisions.
•Experience establishing inventory governance, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and performance management frameworks.
•Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing teams, setting expectations, and driving accountability.
•Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align inventory management practices with manufacturing, finance, and supply chain objectives.
•Demonstrated ability to identify operational gaps, lead process improvements, and implement scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
•7+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, materials management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
•3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading inventory or materials management teams.
•Demonstrated ownership of inventory control programs, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, variance investigations, and inventory accuracy improvements.
•Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouses, manufacturing locations, or complex production environments.
•Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience managing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar.
•Experience developing and maintaining inventory reporting, KPI dashboards, and operational analytics.
•Strong understanding of inventory controls, financial reporting requirements, and audit processes within a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills:
•Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
•Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing in robotics, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or electronics industries.
•APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
•Experience leading ERP implementations, warehouse management system (WMS) deployments, or large-scale inventory process improvements.
•Experience managing inventory through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product transitions, and new product introduction (NPI).
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like:
Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range:
$100,890.00 - $120,310.00
Benefits:
•Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
•Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
•401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
•Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
•Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
•Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
•Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.