Shop Inventory Manager

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

4d • $97,400 - $159,000

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, self motivated, detail-oriented shop inventory manager for the Composite Rapid Development team. This role plays a critical part in enabling rapid prototyping, testing, and development activities by ensuring materials, tools, and consumables are always available, inventoried, organized, and maintained. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced R&D shop environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to organization, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Previous experience with inventory management; retail, warehouse, and or manufacturing
• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience with inventory management software, Microsoft Office
• Ability to analyze data to optimize stock levels and identify discrepancies
• Strong organizational and logistics skills to manage stockroom layout and movement
• Effective communication skills for interacting with suppliers, technicians, and management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shop environment
• Ability to operate a forklift (certification preferred or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to transport materials between facilities
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs aided or unaided throughout the day

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting R&D, aerospace, aviation, or advanced manufacturing work environments
• Composite material and consumable knowledge
• Abrasives, cutting, grinding, painting, drilling, fastening, bonding knowledge pertaining to hardware and consumables

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and maintain material, consumable, tool, and equipment inventory on a daily basis for CRD shop operations with up to date accurate inventory tracking.
• Order consumables, materials, tools, equipment at lowest cost, manage supplier relationships, inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Organize storage areas, manage stock rotation, and analyze turnover
• Generate data from inventory tracking to use in forecasting inventory needs based on shop size and project.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and storage environment
• Comply with all safety, quality, and operational policies

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED