Inventory Specialist

Zipline•Houston, AK 99694, US• Full Time

Posted 1 hour ago• Supply Chain• Operations

Job Description

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About You and The Role

In this role, you will own day-to-day shipping, receiving, and inventory operations at the facility. You’ll ensure materials are accurately received, stored, tracked, picked, packed, and shipped with perfect quality and in full compliance with safety standards. You will maintain warehouse organization, manage dock activities and material handling equipment, perform cycle counts, and proactively identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.

You will also build strong working relationships with OEMs, internal teams, and vendors — troubleshooting shipment and inventory issues as they arise and driving them to resolution. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, operational discipline, and a customer-first mindset.

What You'll Do

Execute shipping and receiving functions at the facility
Manage dock and warehouse organization, material handling equipment, and shipping supplies
Handle issues related to inventory handling and material conveyance.
Allocate and organize storage locations according to requirements
Sort inventory according to established procedures
Mark inventory with identifying information
Update and maintain inventory records and databases
Complete regular cycle counts of inventory
Identify potential inventory shortages and communicate with relevant stakeholders
Pick and prepare orders to be shipped
Ensure proper packaging and labeling of shipments
Ensure perfect quality of outbound orders
Adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures
Build and grow relationships with OEM, internal customers and vendors
Troubleshoot inventory and shipment issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them

What You'll Bring

2-5 years Logistics and/or warehouse experience; preferably within an international supply chain organization
Excellent customer service skills
Initiative to scope, start, and drive projects and tasks to completion
Ability to openly seek advice, guidance, and enlist support as needed
Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
Expert inventory management
Proficiency in relevant computer applications including MS Word and Excel ● Familiarity with warehouse management system (WMS) technology
Familiarity with material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack)
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Must be eligible to work in the US
Valid driver's license in good standing

What Else You Need to Know

This role is in-person onsite role based out of our Houston office.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!