Logistics & Inventory Manager
Gridware
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • United States
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About the role
- Own and manage all logistics processes, including shipments from contract manufacturers to utility customers, and internal shipment requests.
- Analyze logistics processes and recommend improvements to logistics workflows, shipping methods, and carrier strategies to support scale.
- Manage inventory tracking for components and finished devices across manufacturers, warehouses, and customer destinations.
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to support monthly inventory reporting, reconciliations, and accounting processes.
- Support production planning activities, including aligning inventory availability with build schedules and customer demand.
- Support the implementation and operation of Gridware’s ERP system, and own inventory tracking and data accuracy within that system.
- Own and scale the return (RMA) and reverse logistics process, including handling field returns, coordinating with contract manufacturers, and improving existing workflows to support higher volumes and traceability.
- Create and maintain clear documentation and reporting to provide visibility into inventory levels and logistics performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or project management.
- Experience managing physical goods, inventory, and shipments in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve processes in a fast-moving or ambiguous environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across manufacturing, finance, and operations teams.
- Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and ERP tools; comfort working with data and reports.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
- Paid parental leave
- Alternating day off (every other Monday)
- “Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
- Commuter allowance
- Company-paid training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
logistics managementinventory managementprocess improvementdata analysisproduction planningreverse logisticsshipping methodscarrier strategiesreportingreconciliations
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skillsattention to detailleadershipanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsproject management