Production Control Specialist

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Marina, CA · Production Control

This role is responsible for driving inventory accuracy through cycle counts, root cause analysis of discrepancies, and acting as an ERP subject matter expert in a high-growth manufacturing environment. The specialist will coordinate with various departments to ensure BOM accuracy and timely data entry.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive Inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts. Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal controls (ICFR) and ensure all material movements are audit-ready.
  2. Direct and perform daily cycle counts and annual wall-to-wall physical inventories. Analyze variances and achieve a consistent >99% accuracy rate.
  3. Root Cause Analysis. Investigate systemic discrepancies in the ERP system. Identify failures in kitting, receiving, or consumption processes and implement corrective actions.
  4. Cross-Functional Liaison. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and timely "backflushing" of components.
  5. Be an ERP master. Act as a subject matter expert for the inventory module of the ERP system (e.g., SAP, D365, Oracle). Ensure real-time data entry discipline across the production team.

Skills

Required

  • Inventory control experience
  • ERP systems
  • Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Modeling)
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice to have

  • SOX 404 environments
  • AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
  • Process building
  • Safety protocols

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of inventory control experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Proven experience working within SOX 404 environments and AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems