Inventory Controller - Onsite (Phoenix, AZ)

Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands.

Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals.

But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking an Inventory Controller to join our team!

The Inventory Controller is an integral member of the data center operations team and works directly with the staff, and inventory controllers at other locations, to oversee processes and procedures. Adheres to organizational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Employs standards, metrics, and procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency. Actively engaged with data center operations and inventory controllers to align projects and break/fix inventory demands.

• →Proficient in the use of Warehouse Management Systems (NetSuite-WMS).
• →Maintains inventory minimums and maximums across all business units to ensure quantities are available to meet business needs and do not represent excessive inventory surpluses.
• →Coordinates all logistics related to shipping and receiving activities for Data Center Operations.
• →Follows established processes and procedures related to projects.
• →Works as directed by organizational leaders.
• →Typically responsible for a single data center.

• Creates and maintains support documentation for inventory-related items.
• Trains DC operations support staff and others on correct processes and procedures.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities and develop best practices.
• Frequently works with outside auditors to reconcile inventory quantities and reinforce approved procedures.
• Engages with vendors to improve supply chain processes and reduce cost.

• Facilitates inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting, and control operations. Implements inventory tools and systems for shipping, receiving, tracking, analyzing, auditing, and reporting.
• Researches and recommends alternate inventory items to meet the changing needs of data center operations.
• Functions as a resource for inventory processes.
• Moderate knowledge of the function and department processes.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Process oriented
• 1+ years of demonstrated success as an inventory controller

• Advanced knowledge of NetSuite or other WMS applications

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