Staff Inventory Control Analyst

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Inventory Control Analyst in our Production Warehousing team reporting to the Sr. Manager of Production Warehousing. The Staff Inventory Control Analyst is the strategic architect of inventory integrity within our manufacturing facility. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring 100% data parity between Oracle ERP, WMS, and MES, effectively bridging the gap between physical shop-floor movements and digital enterprise records.

You will lead the Inventory Control Team in deploying a robust, audit-ready cycle count program and serve as the technical lead for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) on system posting failures. As a key partner to Process Engineering and the MES team, you will drive the transition toward automated material consumption and real-time WIP tracking. This is a high-visibility role that combines technical systems expertise, forensic data analysis, and cross-functional leadership to eliminate production downtime and ensure financial compliance across the facility’s entire inventory lifecycle

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Program Leadership & Compliance

  • Cycle Count Ownership: Architect, enhance, and deploy a robust, audit-ready cycle count program that meets internal controls and external regulatory compliance standards.

  • Team Leadership: Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to the Inventory Control Team, setting daily priorities and fostering a culture of precision and accountability.

  • Policy Governance: Monitor and enforce site-wide inventory control policies, ensuring full compliance with corporate SOPs and financial audit requirements.

• Systems & Integration (Oracle, WMS, MES)

  • System Reconciliation: Lead the synchronization of inventory data between Oracle WMS and ERP, ensuring real-time data parity and financial accuracy across all systems of record.

  • Transactional RCCA: Act as the technical lead for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) regarding transaction posting failures between WMS and ERP; identify systemic bottlenecks and implement permanent fixes.

  • MES Automation: Partner with the MES team to design and deploy automated material consumption programs for WIP inventory, transitioning production lines to trigger-based, real-time backflushing.

  • Process Engineering Alignment: Collaborate with Process Engineers to audit shop-floor layouts, ensuring that physical material movements are mirrored accurately by digital system transactions.

  • Future Automation: Serve as the inventory subject matter expert (SME) for future automation initiatives, ensuring seamless data alignment between FMS (Fleet Management Systems), WMS, and ERP.

• Production Support & Planning

  • Packaging Strategy: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle for packaging inventory, including forecasting, procurement, and ensuring line-side readiness to prevent production delays.

  • Stock-Out Prevention: Partner closely with the Material Planning team to validate system accuracy, ensuring that planning models are based on accurate data to avoid critical stock-outs.

  • Analytics & Reporting: Prepare and deliver executive-level monthly and quarterly inventory health reports, highlighting KPIs, turnover, and forensic variance analysis.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution operation in an inventory management role

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related technical field

• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifcation is preferred

• Experience supervising a team of cycle counters or coordinators in a high-pressure manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.