Inventory Manager

About the role

As Inventory Manager at Watney Robotics, you'll own how we track, store, and move physical assets across our San Francisco lab and R&D facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an organization system for all physical assets: tools, test equipment, prototyping parts, cables, transceivers, consumables, and general lab supplies.
• Build and maintain a part-numbering and location scheme for inventory; establish clear bins, shelves, and zones across the facility.
• Own the inventory management system of record.
• Track calibration and maintenance schedules for tool equipment that requires it; flag items due for service.
• Identify chronic shortages and work with the team to right-size stock levels.
• Manage reorders for consumables, prototyping materials, cables, and office/lab supplies.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience running an inventory, lab warehouse, or storeroom operation (ideally in a hardware startup environment).
• Proficient with inventory management software and comfortable setting up a system from scratch.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about robotics.
• Comfortable with physical work including being on the floor receiving, counting, moving, and organizing regularly.

Skills

• Inventory management software proficiency.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

• Diverse, inclusive team culture.
• Commitment to building a welcoming environment for all backgrounds and identities.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.