Inventory Technician IV

Astreya • Oakland, CA

4d

About The Position

This role is for an Inventory Technician IV responsible for day-to-day device management and logistics operations. The technician will partner closely with engineering program teams and internal customers. A key aspect of this role is not just following existing processes, but actively identifying and implementing improvements to make operations more scalable, automated, and sustainable. The technician will have opportunities to identify automation opportunities, create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), help transition manual workflows into scalable systems, participate in the implementation and evolution of Hardware Asset Management systems, provide workflow input, participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), help redesign processes around new systems and technologies, establish inventory and logistics best practices, and partner with stakeholders to turn operational challenges into practical solutions.

Requirements

• Experience with inventory management and reconciliation.
• Experience with hardware or IT asset management.
• Experience with warehouse and logistics operations.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, returns, and fulfillment.
• Experience with customer-facing or internal support.
• Experience in technology or hardware environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas and functions.
• Experience with process improvement and SOP development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with consumer electronics, electrical or mechanical components, device repair, batteries, displays, PCBs/PCBAs, molded components, die-cast components, or other hardware assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of devices, accessories, components, boards, cables, and other engineering materials.
• Receive, reconcile, organize, track, and distribute hardware and materials.
• Prepare and ship devices and equipment, including international shipments.
• Process device returns, refurbishment, testing, deactivation, and secure destruction.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and continuously improve inventory-management practices.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess, and proactively address potential gaps.
• Place and track orders for devices, components, packaging, and other materials through completion.
• Maintain a highly organized Device Room where equipment is clearly labeled, easy to locate, and ready for use.
• Support inventory counts, reconciliation, consolidation, and space planning.
• Work with external vendors and international teams on logistics, device destruction, and inventory-related activities.
• Support internal customers by understanding their requirements and identifying the appropriate devices and materials for their work.
• Participate in peak workload periods and cross-train across the full range of device management and logistics functions.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Find opportunities for automation.
• Create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Help transition manual workflows into scalable systems and tools.
• Participate in the implementation and evolution of Hardware Asset Management systems.
• Provide workflow input and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Help redesign processes around new systems and technologies.
• Establish inventory and logistics best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to turn operational challenges into practical solutions.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

What This Job Offers

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