Warehouse Materials Lead

Pebble•Fremont, CA

3d•$118,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pebble is seeking an experienced, hands-on warehouse leader to oversee warehouse and material management functions at its Fremont facility. The role leads daily operations supporting manufacturing and production, using NetSuite ERP to manage material flow through Kanban and line-side delivery systems. It is responsible for the accurate control and movement of production materials on- and off-site, as well as storage, transport, and tracking of finished vehicles. The position coordinates inbound freight scheduling, monitors inbound shipping arrival schedules to facilitate receiving, manages third-party warehouse logistics providers, and supports outbound international shipping. It may involve working with customs brokers to address delays affecting material receipts. The role supervises warehouse staff and establishes scalable systems and best practices to support growth. As a startup position, it also includes regular hands-on participation in daily operations.

Requirements

At least 7 years of combined experience in warehouse, logistics, dispatch, or material management roles.
At least 5 years of direct warehouse materials management experience.
At least 5 years of people leadership experience.
Hands-on experience with Kanban, lean processes, and line-side replenishment.
Strong knowledge of inventory systems, warehouse layouts, and ERP software such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
At least 3 years of experience working with third-party warehouse logistics providers.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, including experience with cycle-count programs.
At least 3 years of direct or indirect experience working with import documentation.
At least 2 years of experience preparing or managing outbound international shipments.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Small-package shipping management experience using UPS, FedEx, USPS, or DHL.
Ability to transport palletized freight using a forklift.
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet construction and spreadsheet data analysis.
Experience presenting management summaries to company leadership.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, putaway, inventory control, material storage, line-side delivery, and finished-goods storage.
Ensure timely, accurate material flow to support production schedules using Kanban systems and lean material-handling techniques.
Supervise, train, and develop warehouse employees, promoting safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate inbound freight deliveries, including scheduling, tracking, and vendor communication.
Manage the relationships and performance of third-party logistics warehouse service providers.
Implement and improve material-handling processes and tools to optimize space, efficiency, and accuracy.
Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams to forecast material needs and resolve bottlenecks.
Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts, reconciliations, and audits.
Enforce safety protocols and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Develop and maintain processes for material control and movement integrated with ERP systems.
Maintain data files and publish regular operations reports.
Control and accurately move production materials both on- and off-site.
Manage storage, transport, and tracking of finished vehicles.
Monitor inbound shipping arrival schedules and facilitate receiving operations; interact with customs brokers as needed to resolve potential delays.
Participate hands-on in daily warehouse operations.