Inventory Specialist

Varda Space•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Varda Space Industries is looking for a highly motivated Inventory Specialist to join the supply chain team. We are looking for creative candidates who will contribute to development efforts in improving pharmaceuticals with microgravity. As an Inventory Specialist at Varda, you will play a critical role in maintaining inventory operations to enable us to build our spacecraft. Varda is a start-up, so you will have the opportunity to influence our processes and step outside the box. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with inventory, possesses high attention to detail, and shares a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Requirements

1-2+ years of experience with receiving inventory, inspecting inventory, or preparing kits
Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a forklift
Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees

Responsibilities

Properly store material in inventory
Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system
Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels
Perform inventory counts

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy
12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging
Paid observed holidays (for interns)
Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible (for interns)
Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible (for interns)