Director of Inventory & Materials Management

About HelionWe are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.What You Will Be Doing:At Helion, we are building the world’s first fusion power plant to enable a future with unlimited clean electricity. As we scale our technology and operations, the efficient management of inventory across our supply chain and facilities is critical to our success. We are seeking a Director of Inventory & Materials Management to lead our growing inventory and warehouse operations and help establish world-class systems and practices that support rapid production and innovation.You Will:Develop and execute on a long-term roadmap for inventory control and logistics processes to enable high volume productionOversee the receipt, inspection, and safe storage of inbound shipments and materialsLead, coordinate, and mentor cross-functional warehouse and inventory teams to maximize efficiency and accountabilityPartner with Facilities and Production organizations on the selection, design, and development of new warehousesCollaborate with Production Engineering on new factory design and processes that enable low waste, efficient, just-in-time material deliveryMonitor and optimize supply chain and warehouse processes to support production and R&D demandsEnsure accuracy and visibility of inventory through data-driven tracking, reporting, and reconciliationDesign and manage inventory audits and cycle counts, resolving discrepancies and implementing corrective actionsCollaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Facilities teams to forecast inventory needs and maintain optimal stock levelsTake extreme ownership of the development and scaling of Warehouse Management and Logistics enterprise software to enable rapid company growthAbout You:Proven leadership experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain logistics, preferably in a manufacturing or high-tech environmentStrong understanding of modern inventory control systems (e.g., WMS, ERP) and experience implementing new enterprise software, or improving existing softwareDemonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environmentExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to balance strategic planning with on-the-ground executionTotal Compensation And BenefitsHelion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.This is an exempt salaried role.Annual Base Pay$210,000 - $240,000 USDBenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipendHelion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.