Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager:

Radiant is seeking an independent and detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to own the shipping, receiving, and inventory processes in our El Segundo HQ. You will work closely with the engineering and operations teams to ensure that we are receiving material effectively, storing it efficiently, and setting our engineers and technicians up for success during assembly operations. The ideal candidate has experience creating and executing on shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures within highly regulated industries. This role will have the opportunity to shape material storage and handling processes both for our current HQ and our future factory.

Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Ship, receive, store, and track material quickly and accurately.
• Inspect material received for acceptance, following procedures such as visual inspection, verifying part numbers/quantities, and reviewing paperwork/certificates.
• Prepare material for assembly. Issue material from inventory, following kitting and staging procedures.
• Maintain traceability of inventory throughout its lifecycle.
• Perform audits and cycle counts.
• Maintain housekeeping of inventory and assembly locations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and infrastructure. Consider the impact on current and future operations.
• Track operational performance, identifying issues and bottlenecks.
• Independently drive execution. When a problem requires escalation, do so expeditiously.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience following quality procedures.
• Proven track record of independent execution.
• Experience operating forklifts and other inventory equipment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience at a fast-paced, high-growth startup.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with material handling operations in highly regulated industries.
• Experience designing material handling processes and procedures.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 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.
• Visual identification of color differences is essential for this role.
• Must be willing to work in an open-air environment, lacking temperature controls.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.