--- title: 'Inventory Control Specialist at Noah Medical' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/inventory-control-specialist-noah-medical-san-jose-qzjzx818ba4h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Inventory Control Specialist at Noah Medical - **Company:** Noah Medical - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Compensation:** $31–$39/hr - **Posted:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/noahmedical/jobs/5398612008 ## Job description ## Who We Are Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery. ## About The Team We are seeking a skilled Inventory control specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring the timely and accurate issuance of materials to production work orders, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. This position will perform weekly cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate inventory records, and work closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and understands the importance of inventory accuracy and material control. A Day In The Life Of Our Inventory Control Specialist Inventory Control - Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, finished goods, and production supplies. - Perform scheduled weekly cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory against system quantities. - Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including shortages, overages, mislocations, and transaction errors. - Identify inventory variances and communicate significant discrepancies to management. - Monitor inventory levels and help identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials. - Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and organized. - Maintain accurate inventory locations within the warehouse and manufacturing areas. - Support periodic physical inventories and annual inventory audits. Material Issuance & Production Support - Issue raw materials, components, and other inventory to production work orders accurately and efficiently. - Verify part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required material information before issuing materials. - Ensure all material transactions are properly recorded in the ERP/MRP system. - Stage materials for production according to work orders and production schedules. - Coordinate with Production and Planning to ensure required materials are available when needed. - Return unused materials from completed work orders to the appropriate inventory locations. - Process material transfers between inventory locations as required. - Investigate and resolve material shortages that could impact production schedules. Inventory Accuracy & Process Improvement - Maintain a high level of inventory accuracy through proper transaction control and physical organization. - Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. - Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control procedures and work instructions. - Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. - Assist with root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and material flow. Documentation & Compliance - Maintain accurate inventory documentation and records. - Follow established company procedures for inventory control, material handling, and work order transactions. - Ensure proper traceability of materials, including lot and serial number tracking when applicable. - Follow all company safety policies and procedures while handling and moving materials. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. ## About You - High school diploma or equivalent required. - 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, or a manufacturing environment preferred. - Experience performing cycle counts and researching inventory discrepancies. - Experience issuing materials to production work orders. - Experience using an ERP/MRP or inventory management system. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to accurately count, record, and reconcile inventory. - Ability to read and understand part numbers, work orders, bills of materials, and inventory documentation. - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. - Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems. - Experience with lot and serial number tracking. - Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or continuous improvement practices. - Forklift or other material-handling equipment certification. - Strong Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas. Physical Requirements - Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. - Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier materials as required. - Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment, warehouse operations, and production personnel. - Ability to perform repetitive counting and material-handling activities. ## Key Performance Indicators Success in this position may be measured by: - Inventory accuracy percentage. - Completion of weekly cycle counts on schedule. - Number and frequency of inventory discrepancies. - Accuracy of material issued to production work orders. - Timeliness of material issuance and staging. - Reduction of production downtime caused by material shortages. - Accuracy of ERP/MRP inventory transactions. - Proper material organization and location accuracy. Working Relationships This position works closely with: - Production - Production Planning - Purchasing - Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving - Quality - Engineering - Operations Management #LI-Onsite Pay Transparency The Pay Range for this position is listed. Noah Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors such as location as permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. California Pay Range $31—$39 USD Benefits & Perks (For Full Time Employees): - Competitive Salary - Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options - Equity & Bonus Program - Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance - Mental health support through medical insurance programs - Legal and Pet Insurance - 12+ paid holidays, Flexible Time Off + Sick Time - Paid parental leave - In-office snacks and beverages - In-office lunch stipend - Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement - Team building and company organized social and celebration events Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable. Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Please visit our [Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/noahmedical) to view our latest openings. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - Please do not outreach to any managers or submit any resumes without a signed agreement from Talent Acquisition.  Resumes shared with anyone at Noah Medical without a signed agreement will be considered your gift to us and no fee will be paid. ## About Noah Medical ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Noah Medical is a medical robotics company developing the Galaxy System, a robotic navigated bronchoscopy platform designed to improve early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series unknown; backed by institutional investors) - **Headquarters**: Silicon Valley (San Carlos/San Jose, California, USA) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Jian Zhang (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Medical Robotics / Healthcare Technology (specifically Interventional Pulmonology) - **Target Customers**: Hospitals, healthcare systems, and interventional pulmonologists (B2B/Enterprise) - **Mission Statement**: "To provide early diagnosis and treatment that enable an improved and prolonged quality of life for lung cancer patients around the world." ## Products & Services - **[Galaxy System]**: A robotic navigated bronchoscopy platform that integrates advanced imaging, precision targeting, and adaptive workflow features. It is designed to help physicians achieve high diagnostic yield and tool-in-lesion confidence during lung biopsy procedures. The system is an intelligent, robotic hardware and software platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not disclosed in search results, but the company is "backed by well-known institutional investors." - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Well-known institutional investors (names not specified in search results). The leadership team includes veterans from Intuitive Surgical, Auris Health (acquired by J&J for $5.7B), Stryker, and HeartFlow. - **Growth Signals**: - **Clinical Validation**: A multi-center study (Match 2 Study) with 31 patients showed 96.7% strict diagnostic yield. A Cleveland Clinic study of 100 patients showed 95% diagnostic accuracy. - **Team Size**: 150+ employees (engineers, innovators, industry leaders). - **Commercial Activity**: Actively hiring across multiple departments (Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical Engineering) and has regional sales managers in the US (e.g., Boston, Carolinas). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proven Clinical Data**: The Galaxy System has published data showing high diagnostic yield (96.7%) and accuracy (95%) in peer-reviewed settings, which is a strong differentiator in the medical device space. - **Experienced Leadership**: Founder Jian Zhang was employee #2 at Auris Health (acquired for $5.7B) and worked at Intuitive Surgical. The leadership team is composed of veterans from Intuitive, Stryker, Auris, and other top medtech companies, providing deep domain expertise. - **Integrated Workflow**: The system combines advanced imaging, real-time lesion localization, and adaptive workflow into a single platform, aiming to streamline procedures and improve physician confidence. - **Favorable Cost-Benefit Ratio**: A study at a community hospital showed a 1.1 OR cost-benefit ratio and 1.4 EndoSuite cost-benefit ratio, suggesting economic value for healthcare providers. ## Strategic Focus - **Early Diagnosis & Treatment**: The company’s primary focus is on enabling earlier detection of lung cancer (where the five-year survival rate is low if caught late) through improved biopsy accuracy. - **Clinical Evidence Generation**: Noah Medical is actively investing in multi-center studies to build a robust data package proving the Galaxy System’s efficacy and cost-effectiveness. - **Commercial Scaling**: The company is expanding its sales force (hiring regional sales managers) and manufacturing operations, indicating a push to grow market share in the US. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as "goal driven with a proactive, fast-moving, collaborative approach." The company emphasizes "listening to the needs of patients and physicians" and "building a company where the best ideas win." - **Impact**: Employees are directly contributing to a mission of saving lives through early lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. The work is described as solving "hard problems" in healthcare. - **Engineering Focus**: The VP of Engineering, John Shen (Stryker alum), describes the environment as empowering engineers to make the right decisions. The team is 150+ strong, with a heavy emphasis on engineering talent. - **Work Policy**: Multiple roles are listed as remote (e.g., Regional Sales Manager, Manager, Technical Service), while many engineering and manufacturing roles are onsite in San Jose/Sunnyvale, CA. This suggests a hybrid/role-dependent model. - **Notable Perks**: The company is an early-stage startup environment ("if you are up for a startup"), offering a chance to build cutting-edge technology from the ground up with a highly experienced team. ## Sources 1. [noahmed.com](https://www.noahmed.com/about-noah-medical) 2. [noahmed.com](https://www.noahmed.com/) 3. [noahmed.com](https://www.noahmed.com/careers-at-noah-medical) 4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/noahmedical) 5. 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