Inventory & Receiving Specialist

Picogrid
El Segundo, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward detail-oriented professionals comfortable with hands-on warehouse work and cross-functional collaboration in the defense technology domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on warehouse experience and a drive to improve processes
    — “We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on professional eager to take ownership of our stockroom operations and grow alongside our supply chain team.”
  • Individuals with a background in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
    — “Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.”
  • Professionals who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining inventory accuracy
    — “Ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to export control regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158”
  • The role involves physical labor, including lifting and moving materials
    — “Ability to lift and move materials consistent with warehouse and receiving responsibilities.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory transaction accuracy
    — “Experience performing inventory transactions using an ERP, MRP, warehouse, or inventory management system.”
  • Emphasize your experience in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies
    — “Perform cycle counts and help investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.”
  • Showcase your ability to document and improve procedures in dynamic environments
    — “Help document and improve inventory and receiving procedures as our operations mature.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in a cross-functional team across departments
    — “Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to keep materials moving.”
  • Mention any prior experience in traceable inventory or kitting processes
    — “Experience working with serialized, lot-controlled, or otherwise traceable inventory.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate inventory records
  • efficient stockroom organization
Typical background
warehouse operations experiencedegree in supply chain management

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementErp/mrp SystemsMaterial HandlingQuality Control

Preferred

Warehouse ManagementLogistics

Stack & domain

Inventory Management

About the role

Original posting from Picogrid via Ashby

Who we are

Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Inventory & Receiving Specialist at Picogrid, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations powering our hardware development and manufacturing infrastructure.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on professional eager to take ownership of our stockroom operations and grow alongside our supply chain team. In this role, you will manage material receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure manufacturing has the continuous resources required to succeed. You will collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to master our product lifecycle, uphold quality standards, and drive operational efficiency.

For a dedicated and proactive individual, this role offers exceptional visibility and a clear trajectory for professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive, inspect, document, label, and properly store incoming components, assemblies, and materials.
  • Perform inventory transactions accurately and consistently within our inventory systems.
  • Maintain an organized stockroom and ensure materials are stored in the correct locations.
  • Perform cycle counts and help investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Pick, kit, stage, and move materials to support manufacturing needs.
  • Maintain appropriate material identification and traceability throughout receiving, inventory, and production.
  • Help identify shortages, discrepancies, damaged materials, and other issues and work with the appropriate team members to resolve them.
  • Support shipping, receiving, and other material handling activities as needed.
  • Follow established receiving and inventory procedures while providing feedback on opportunities to make them better.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to keep materials moving and support changing production priorities.
  • Help document and improve inventory and receiving procedures as our operations mature.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in receiving, inventory, warehouse operations, stockroom operations, material handling, or a related environment.
  • Experience receiving, storing, picking, counting, and moving physical inventory.
  • Experience performing inventory transactions using an ERP, MRP, warehouse, or inventory management system.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
  • Ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to perform hands-on warehouse, receiving, and material handling work every day.
  • Ability to recognize problems, communicate them clearly, and help drive them toward resolution.
  • Dependable and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Ability to lift and move materials consistent with warehouse and receiving responsibilities.
  • Ability to meet the export control requirements outlined below.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in aerospace, defense, electronics, robotics, automotive, or another hardware manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working at a startup or growing hardware company.
  • Familiarity with production material control, kitting, work orders, or manufacturing support.
  • Experience working with serialized, lot-controlled, or otherwise traceable inventory.
  • Experience performing cycle counts and resolving inventory discrepancies.
  • Experience helping improve warehouse layouts, inventory organization, receiving processes, or SOPs.
  • Exposure to ERP or MRP implementations, migrations, or process changes.
  • Interest in developing broader skills in inventory operations, material control, manufacturing operations, or supply chain

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Starting pay: $35.00 per hour.
  • Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Relocation assistance provided (if applicable).
  • Accrued PTO at 4.615 hours for every 40 hours worked + 40 hours sick time per year for hourly employees
  • Paid parental leave for both parents.
  • Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette.
  • Free EV charging at HQ

Export Control Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Source: Picogrid careers (Ashby)

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