Aurora · 1 month ago
Inventory Operations Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expAurora is dedicated to advancing self-driving technology, aiming to enhance mobility and logistics. They are looking for an Inventory Operations Manager to oversee inventory controls and processes, ensuring financial accountability while transitioning to high-volume production in the autonomy sector.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead Inventory Execution & Control: Direct and control all core inventory management functions (Warehousing, Logistics, Inventory Control) as the primary point of accountability across four key domains: Manufacturing, R&D/Prototyping, CM, and Fleet/Spares
Drive Scalability Roadmap: Set the vision and execute the roadmap for Pittsburgh inventory operations, driving process maturity and scalability for the critical shift from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Ensure Financial Rigor: Enforce rigorous inventory control by mandating FIFO discipline, achieving high cycle count accuracy, and leading all inventory true-up and reconciliation initiatives
Manage Service Excellence: Establish and maintain best-in-class Service Levels (SLAs) across all internal and external stakeholders. Establish, measure and optimize key performance metrics to drive speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness
Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify, propose, and implement data-driven process improvements (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma). Collaborate closely with the Material Planning team to optimize material flow and ensure inventory processes support accurate material forecasts
Team Leadership & Reporting: Lead inventory personnel and drive cross-functional alignment by running routine metric reviews, risk assessments, and executive status reporting. Manage team schedules, prioritize workload and activities across the team, ensure personnel are appropriately cross trained
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years in Inventory Management, Warehousing Operations, or Supply Chain Leadership, ideally within high-tech, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments
Strong background in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), Inventory Control, and Financial Accountability
Familiarity with inventory metrics is required
Proven success leading operational teams and delivering measurable improvements in a dynamic, continuously shifting environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
Preferred
APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly desirable
Experience in a start-up or fast-growth company environment
Familiarity with Contract Manufacturing and offshore supply chain operations
Exposure to autonomy, robotics, or other emerging technologies
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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