Inventory Control Manager

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help! Position Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Inventory Control Manager to oversee worldwide inventory management, supply chain planning execution, and material control across multiple global locations (SF, Venlo, SZ, and Thailand). This is an on-site position based at our San Francisco (SF) location, requiring occasional travel to international sites for inventory audits and vendor coordination. The role reports directly to the VP of Global Supply Chain. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring >98% inventory accuracy, maintaining strict SOX compliance, leading material review boards (MRB), and driving continuous improvement across our inventory ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with contract manufacturers (CMs), Sales Operations, Accounting, and internal Supply Chain leadership, while also serving as a critical backup for the Master Planner. Key Responsibilities Accessory Planning & Demand Fulfillment Inventory Balance Optimization: Review backlog, SFDC (Salesforce), and incoming supply daily to maintain balanced inventory levels across world-wide locations (SF, Venlo, SZ, Thailand) to support customer shipments. S&OP Management: Prepare and present monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) slides specifically for accessories. PO Allocation: Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to direct purchase orders to the correct production or fulfillment locations. Expediting & Sales Support: Review the global order backlog daily; expedite supply to meet active demand and promptly resolve inquiries from Account Executives (AEs) and Sales Operations. Product Lifecycle Transitions: Manage inventory transitions and stock allocations as new SKUs are released (e.g., Blue City, Y-cables). Inventory Control, Audits & Compliance Global Counts & Reconciliations: Plan, schedule, and execute monthly worldwide inventory counts. Create all count sheets, establish inventory freezes, and build reconciliation workbooks for all stocking locations. Vendor Bin Management: Distribute count sheets to offsite CM vendors and reconcile all offsite vendor bins. SOX & Accounting Alignment: Maintain all SOX-required documentation for inventory controls. Prepare inventory adjustment (IA) files, secure necessary approvals, and collaborate with Accounting to process adjustments. Variance Resolution & KPIs: Investigate, explain, and resolve all inventory variances. Track and maintain monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions for systemic inventory errors. Transactional Troubleshooting: Monitor worldwide transactions to resolve receiving issues, TPT/TPP bottlenecks at BET, transfer orders, adjustment requests, part number (PN) conversions, and work order (WO)/assembly build issues for production. E&O and Aging Material: Review aging inventory (90+ days inactive) and drive cross-functional teams to transition slow-moving material to obsolete status (focusing on SF and driving cleanup globally). Material Review Board (MRB) & Quarantine Tracking & Resolution: Manage the quarantine bin tracker and actively resolve items stuck in quarantine. MRB Leadership: Prepare weekly MRB files, lead the weekly MRB meeting, and drive cross-functional accountability for action items. Scrap Processing: Perform inventory transactions to scrap bins, secure …

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