Inventory Specialist

Humanoid • Cambridge, MA

1d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Humanoid is building commercially scalable and safe humanoid robots, including its HMND-01 platform, which is being deployed in industrial environments. The Inventory Specialist owns inventory and procurement for the hardware side of a fast-moving team of around 30 engineers. The role ensures engineers have the right parts available when and where needed, and involves organizing components and equipment, preparing kits, coordinating deliveries and shipments, maintaining inventory records, and supporting lab operations. This is a hands-on, visible opportunity to contribute to a robotics company at an early stage.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing physical inventory, including receiving, tracking, cycle counting, setting reorder thresholds, and vendor coordination in a lab, warehouse, makerspace, or production environment.
• Experience with purchasing or procurement, including working with suppliers and distributors.
• Familiarity with inventory or component management tools or systems.
• Comfort handling and organizing electronic components, PCBAs, cables, and lab equipment.
• Working knowledge of ESD handling protocols for sensitive electronic components and assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized, documentation-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working closely with technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials up to 40 lbs as part of regular duties.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in an electronics, engineering, or hardware lab through work or school.
• Experience with PLM or ERP tools, such as Teamcenter or Arena.
• Experience with basic soldering, rework, or electronics assembly.
• Exposure to robotics, electromechanical systems, or a hardware startup.
• Comfort using Notion, Jira, or similar tools for tracking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Track, receive, and restock engineering components, consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Set and maintain reorder thresholds to prevent work from being blocked by missing parts.
• Prepare accurate, organized kits for engineering builds, prototypes, and repairs.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries, inspect and log incoming materials, and organize outbound shipments, returns, and RMAs.
• Maintain clean, labeled, ESD-safe storage for components, PCBAs, cables, and equipment.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory data in tracking tools and help improve inventory processes as the company scales.
• Support lab upkeep and safety, equipment tracking, and occasional demo setup or shipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for US-based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, virtual care, and employee assistance resources.
• 23 days of accrued PTO, separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
• Stock options.
• Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in-office.
• Opportunity to collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed