Inventory Control Lead

Fluidstack•Austin, TX

1d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Fluidstack is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to bridge the gap between their operations and warehousing teams. The primary goal of this role is to ensure the availability of the correct materials in the right quantities at the right time. The Inventory Control Lead will be responsible for the entire inventory control function, including understanding consumption rates, managing lead times, and developing systems and processes to optimize inventory levels in relation to operational needs and warehouse capacity. This position is ideal for someone who can not only manage inventory but also build scalable and predictable inventory management frameworks.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience building inventory control programs from scratch — min/max frameworks, cycle count standards, FIFO systems
Background at a company with a high-performance inventory or supply chain function
Familiarity with WMS platforms and how inventory data flows between systems
First principles mentality — able to design better processes rather than just inherit existing ones

Responsibilities

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