Strong fit for experienced inventory professionals who lead and improve warehouse operations in high-volume environments.
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Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse
SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Lead, Inventory Specialist at SpaceXAI, you will oversee warehouse and inventory operations supporting our rapidly expanding data centers. You will lead the receiving, storage, kitting, issuance, and tracking of high-value servers, networking equipment, power and cooling components, spare parts, and infrastructure materials. In this role you will mentor team members, manage daily priorities and backlogs, drive inventory accuracy, and ensure material is available when needed for construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. You are expected to be hands-on, maintain a high sense of urgency, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improve
Oversee daily shift backlogs and inventory-related queues. Maintain continual oversight of incoming receipts, RMA backlogs, and outgoing material requests to ensure compliance with metric targets
Re-assign daily shift resources to meet demands and prioritize critical data center hardware, spare parts, and infrastructure materials
Provide input to employees’ performance
Function as focal point for area group production coordinators, Site Operations, and priorities related to inventory and material flow
Participate in adding to the area’s to-do lists for improvement projects
Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the job
Train continuously to improve the workers’ skills in inventory accuracy, material handling, and system processes
Monitor department consumables, spare parts, and critical inventory levels; drive reordering and replenishment
Monitor the general inventory/fulfillment email inbox and resolve issues promptly
Receive, inspect, store, and issue servers, networking gear, power/cooling components, parts, details, and hardware as required to support data center construction, expansion, and operations
Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, racks, and designated locations; accurately identify part numbers and storage locations
Perform picking functions to make up necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware; ascertain that all items are available and accounted for in kit
Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures, especially for high-value and sensitive equipment
Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock (FIFO)
Maintain accurate environmental and temperature requirements for any temperature-sensitive materials
Interface with other fulfillment centers, other sites, Shipping, Receiving, Planning, Quality Control, Purchasing, Procurement, and related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
Maintain good housekeeping and organization of warehouse and staging areas for efficiency (5S principles)
Support the organization’s metric goals and objectives for inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and material availability
Conduct and oversee regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations
Manage Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processes, including inspection, documentation, and coordination with vendors
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
2+ years of experience working in materials management or inventory control
Experience with data entry and inventory tracking systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree
Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory/material handling equipment
Experience within data center, technology, aerospace, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing environments
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel/Sheets, Outlook)
ERP or WMS system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Experience and understanding of inventory, kitting, and RMA processes
Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
Prior lead or supervisory experience in warehouse/inventory operations
Familiarity with structured cabling, server/hardware handling, or data center material flow
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed to support data center operations and build schedules
Must be able to work in a warehouse and data center environment
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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)