Inventory Controller - Onsite (Phoenix, AZ)

About Backblaze

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!

About the Role:

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Teamwork:

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Vendor Engagement 

• 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.

Analysis and Reporting

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of NetSuite or other WMS applications

Location Requirements: This role is based onsite in the Phoenix, AZ area and is not a remote position. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Backblaze Perks: 

• Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
• Competitive compensation and 401K  
• RSU grants for full-time employees 
• ESPP program  
• Flexible vacation policy 
• Maternity & paternity leave 
• MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your  workstation 
• Childcare bonus (human children only) 
• Fertility treatment and support 
• Learning & development program 
• Commuter benefits 
• Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance 

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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