Kodiak Robotics

Logistics Specialist

Kodiak Robotics$80K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of two years in a Supply Chain/Logistics management role
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
  • Prior forklift experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail with organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and process incoming shipments including purchase orders and vendor deliveries
  • Prepare and pack outgoing shipments ensuring accurate documentation
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to materials and inventory
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and resolving discrepancies
  • Fulfill kit requests by organizing and staging materials for delivery
  • Assist with truck loading and unloading for efficient material flow
  • Collaborate with teams to implement tools and processes enhancing operations
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to safety standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with specialized benefits
  • Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Office perks: dog-friendly environment, catered lunch, stocked kitchen, free EV charging
  • Comprehensive wellbeing benefits including headspace and gym access
  • Fidelity 401(k) matching
  • Various incentive programs such as referral and patent bonuses.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Inventory and Logistics Specialist to join our team in Mountain View, CA. This hands-on role is key to ensuring efficient warehouse operations by managing inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting the movement of materials across departments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and is eager to learn and adapt to new technologies that drives operational excellence.

In this role, you will:
  • Receive and process incoming shipments, including purchase orders, inter-company transfers, and vendor deliveries.
  • Prepare and pack outgoing shipments using carriers, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to inbound or outbound materials, including inventory mismatches and order issues.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts of stock items, identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in inventory records
  • Fulfill kit requests by pulling, organizing, and staging materials for delivery
  • Assist with truck loading and unloading to ensure efficient material flow
  • Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to implement new tools, technologies, and processes that enhance warehouse operations
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, adhering to company safety standards and protocols

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required); experience in lieu of education
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics management role
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day
  • Prior forklift experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with warehouse operations, material handling systems, and transportation
      logistics
    • Experience getting exemption from API; lean cycle counting needed
    • Experience with supply material on a flow production line
    • Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software; SAP preferred.
    • Experience with import/export compliance and regulations as well as with Lean or Six
      Sigma methodologies

What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Facility is located in Lancaster, TX - 3901 Corporate Dr Ste 300
  • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)


The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range

$80,000-$100,000 USD

About Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics is a startup that is developing autonomous trucks for long-haul freight transportation. The company was founded in 2018 by Don Burnette and Paz Eshel, both former employees of the self-driving truck company Otto. Kodiak's trucks use a combination of sensors, cameras, and software to navigate highways and other roads without a human driver. The company has raised $40 million in funding from investors including Battery Ventures and CRV. Kodiak is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has a testing facility in North Texas.
Learn more about Kodiak Robotics
Size
101 employees
Market Cap
$347.1 million
Industry
Net Income
-$133.1 million
Founded
2016
NASDAQ

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