Gridware · 2 days ago
Logistics & Inventory Manager
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. The Logistics & Inventory Manager will be responsible for managing shipments, developing logistics methods, and ensuring accurate inventory tracking of components and finished goods, while collaborating with various departments to support logistics and inventory reporting initiatives.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience supporting inventory accounting, cycle counts, or audits
Exposure to production planning, demand forecasting, or S&OP processes
Experience handling reverse logistics processes and field returns
Experience in the energy, utilities, or hardware startup space
Experience building first-of-kind logistics or inventory systems at an early-stage company
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
Company
Gridware
Gridware is a cybersecurity consultancy firm with decades of experience leading cybersecurity transformations and preventing cyber attacks.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-13Seed
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