Inventory & Logistics Lead

Loft Orbital•Golden, CO 80402, US• Full Time

Posted 2 weeks ago• Supply Chain• Operations

Compensation

$100,000–$130,000/year

Job Description

Wanna join the adventure?

Loft is looking for an Inventory & Logistics Lead to join our team and help us develop and implement scalable inventory management and control processes. In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for establishing barcode and labeling requirements for inventory items and locations, streamlining data entry, and reducing errors. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve any issues encountered throughout inventory and logistics processes, ensuring inventory accuracy and material traceability.

About this Role:

Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including priority shipments and customs clearance when required

Work with carriers and logistics agencies to ensure shipments are sent with appropriate priority, clear customs (as necessary) and reach intended destinations on-time

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions (i.e., receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing and shipping parts) across offices globally and onsite

Organize inventory and receiving spaces to optimize workflow and build out processes and documentation for workflows

Conduct regular cycle counts of inventory and reconcile discrepancies. Manage real-time inventory accuracy and maintain organized material traceability

Manage vendor-supplied documentation for received items (e.g., CoCs, RMAs, EIDPs)

Must Haves:

6+ years’ experience in inventory, receiving, and/or logistics functions, with at least 1 year in a leadership role

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience

Prior experience working in electronics assembly, integration and/or test environment

Prior experience working within ERP/MRP-Driven systems

Prior experience with international customs, import/export, dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipment requirements

Familiarity with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT (Dept. of Transportation) requirements

Familiarity of requirements regarding packaging, handling, storage and transportation of electronics and hazardous materials.

Strong understanding of material traceability, inventory control, and production staging

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Proven ability to build and scale operational processes in fast-moving environments

Ability to manage changing priorities and support multiple production schedules

Must be able to work on-site in Golden on a regular basis

Must be able to lift and carry up to ~50 lbs

Must be able to operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment

Must be able to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift within 3 months of starting

Must be comfortable working in a production, warehouse, and lab environment

Nice to Haves:

Prior experience with receiving inspection and/or aerospace workmanship requirements (e.g., IPC-610, IPC-620)

Prior experience obtaining and/or maintaining special permit per DOT

Prior experience working with EAR/ITAR regulations

Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings & BOMs

Forklift certification

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in office

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.