Materials and Logistics Coordinator

Anthro • Alameda, CA

2d • $32 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Anthro Energy is hiring a Materials and Logistics Coordinator to keep materials moving through its Alameda facility, supporting the production of lithium-ion polymer electrolyte and battery cells. This hands-on role handles incoming materials and storage, inventory accuracy, routine purchasing and invoice processing, payment tracking, and preparation and packing of outbound shipments. The position follows established procedures and is suited to a reliable, detail-oriented, organized person who is comfortable working with chemicals and battery materials in a fast-paced startup environment.

The coordinator reports to the Global Supply Chain Lead and works closely with the logistics, production, quality, facilities, and finance teams. After training and certification, the coordinator may prepare and sign dangerous goods shipments. The role is performed in person at Anthro's Alameda, California facility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control, or material handling; a manufacturing, laboratory, or chemical environment is preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals or regulated materials under established procedures.
• Willingness to complete DOT 49 CFR and IATA dangerous goods certification; current certification is a plus.
• Experience processing purchase orders or invoices in inventory, purchasing, or ERP systems.
• Strong accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Reliable and organized, with good follow-through on routine tasks and good judgment about when to escalate.
• Able to work in person at Anthro's facility in Alameda, California.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or chemical environment.
• Current DOT 49 CFR and IATA dangerous goods certification.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience with battery cells, specialty chemicals, or laboratory supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, label, and stage outbound shipments of chemicals, battery cells, and samples according to approved procedures and packaging instructions.
• Book routine shipments and pickups with approved carriers; prepare packing lists and shipping labels; and track deliveries through receipt.
• Receive materials, chemicals, cells, equipment, and supplies; verify them against purchase orders and packing lists; document discrepancies or damage; route items requiring inspection to Quality; and notify requesters when packages arrive.
• Label and store materials in approved locations according to chemical compatibility and storage requirements, and keep receiving and storage areas clean and organized.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts and periodic physical inventories, and flag shortages, discrepancies, and expiring materials.
• Keep shipping supplies and packaging materials stocked.
• Create purchase orders from approved requests, route approvals, issue purchase orders to suppliers, and place routine orders through the company purchasing system within assigned approval limits.
• Follow up on order confirmations, expected delivery dates, and open orders.
• Reconcile carrier and supplier invoices against shipment and receiving records, assign cost codes, submit invoices for payment, and pay authorized charges by company card within assigned limits.
• Track invoice approval and payment status with approvers and Finance; respond to supplier and carrier payment inquiries; and organize purchase order, receiving, shipping, and invoice records.
• Coordinate with customs brokers on inbound international shipments, including TSCA certification and import documentation.
• Prepare dangerous goods shipments under approved procedures and, after DOT and IATA certification and company authorization, act as a certified dangerous goods shipper; escalate compliance questions and transport exceptions to the designated logistics lead.
• Follow site safety and hazardous materials procedures, use required PPE, and promptly report damaged parts or unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days, 10+ holidays, and sick time off.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, with 60% coverage for dependents.
• 401k with match.
• Paid parental leave with a flexible return-to-work policy.
• Equity compensation.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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