Inventory Site Lead (Milpitas)

Etched • San Jose, CA

3d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Etched is hiring a working-lead Inventory Site Lead for its Milpitas site. The role supervises the Milpitas Inventory team, including receiving staff, warehouse coordinators, and material handlers, and owns inventory-record accuracy across production, engineering labs, and contract manufacturers. The lead sets standards and processes while also working hands-on on the floor when counts, receipts, or investigations require it. The position works closely with the SMT line, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance.

The role oversees receiving and material handling in NetSuite or another ERP, inventory control, cycle counts and variance investigations, kitting and internal fulfillment, warehouse safety and organization, SOPs, and material movement between Etched facilities. It also plans space, staffing, and systems to support increased volumes and additional production lines.

The team is fully in person. This role is based at Etched’s Milpitas site; the company describes its team location as San Jose (Santana Row). Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 annually, plus equity.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in inventory or warehouse operations in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, NetSuite, or a comparable ERP for receiving, transfers, cycle counts, and inventory adjustments.
• Experience managing inventory and leading a team, including setting priorities, scheduling, training, and maintaining standards.
• Proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and building a weekly report from transaction data.
• Experience running cycle-count programs and investigating variances to root cause.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Comfort working on the floor in ESD-controlled areas, lifting up to 50 lb, and standing for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation between San Jose and Milpitas.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to electronics manufacturing (SMT/PCBA), including MSD and ESD handling.
• Experience managing consigned or customer-furnished material at contract manufacturers.
• Prior lab or warehouse experience in a semiconductor or hardware environment.
• Experience supporting inventory audits or compliance processes.
• Familiarity with startup operations or fast-paced R&D cycles.
• Forklift certification; training on the company's 8,000 lb forklift will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Milpitas Inventory team, set daily priorities, manage shift coverage and scheduling including swing shift, train new coordinators on SOPs and equipment, and lead hands-on alongside the team.
• Own end-to-end receiving in NetSuite or another ERP, including dock pickup, inspection, quantity and part verification against purchase orders and packing lists, lot and date-code capture, labeling, put-away, and routing to labs, storage, or build areas.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies the same day with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Engineering, and oversee packaging and outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate on-hand, allocated, in-transit, and consigned-at-contract-manufacturer inventory balances.
• Run the cycle-count program; investigate variances to root cause, correct records, and close process gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure kits for in-house and contract-manufacturer builds are complete, match the released BOM revision, and are staged on time.
• Serve as an escalation point for engineers requesting parts, tools, equipment, and supplies; ensure materials are picked, staged, and distributed for builds and testing without delay.
• Flag shortages and substitutions before they stop a build.
• Keep lab and warehouse spaces clean, safe, and organized; own ESD, 5S, and safety programs, including handling requirements for ESD-sensitive, fragile, and high-value parts.
• Oversee use of the 8,000 lb forklift, pallet jacks, and carts, and ensure team members are trained and certified.
• Coordinate material movement between Etched facilities.
• Write and maintain SOPs for receiving, put-away, transfers, consignment, RMA, return-to-stock, and scrap.
• Identify and drive improvements to labeling, storage systems, and material flow.
• Plan space, staffing, and systems to support higher volumes and additional production lines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage.
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits.
• Housing subsidy of $2,500 per month for those living within walking distance of the office.
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row).
• Wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more.
• Daily lunch and dinner in the office.
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed