Inventory Specialist presso CHAOS Industries

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for receiving incoming orders, inventory and shipping operations as we continue to grow. You will work closely with management and production technicians, ensuring the right hardware arrives at the production line when it is needed for integration. Your day-to-day operations will include performing receiving operations and inventory integrity, kitting hardware for our production line and shipping support for our deployment teams.

Responsibilities: 

• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork
• Check for damage and confirm correct part numbers, quantities and revisions
• Receive all materials/packages and transact receipt in the ERP receiving system
• Acknowledge and take receipt of all incoming materials and packages, identify receipt in ERP then transport to receiving inspection, stockroom or identified buyer/requestor
• Verify that all materials are packaged and banded for transport, and assist with loading and unloading of trucks
• Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts
• Perform kitting operations for internal customers and external suppliers
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile incorrect system records with actual physical inventory
• Support shipping operations by organizing pickups, packaging, and loading

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of receiving, shipping, and/or inventory experience
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, or cherry picker
• Experience with and understanding in inventory and kitting processes
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems including previous experience going through an ISO 9001/AS9100 audit

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

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