Maintains inventory records in Costpoint, performs cycle counts, investigates discrepancies, transfers and stocks parts, issues materials and kits, verifies returns, and supports kit builds, packouts, equipment staging, deployments, and demos. The role requires accurate warehouse work, internal customer service, physical handling of packages up to 50 pounds, and coordination in a fast-paced environment.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
We are currently seeking an Inventory Clerk with Inventory control experience. Immediate need for a detail-oriented person with great communication skills. This is a full-time warehouse position that requires daily communication coordinating with teammates in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
- Maintaining and updating inventory records in Costpoint (ERP)
- Counting material, equipment, or supplies in stock (cycle counts)
- Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
- Physically transferring parts received from Production and stocking our inventory
- Completing parts transfers in Costpoint (ERP)
- Issuing parts to Maintenance and other customers
- Issuing kits, material and equipment or supplies to production
- Verify all returned kits inventory to be accurate and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition
- Properly stocking inventory in designated locations
- Provide great customer service when interacting with internal or external customers and ensure all parties receive a positive interaction
- Supports kit builds, packouts, and operational equipment staging
- Assists with deployments and demo preparation
- Other various tasks as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of Inventory Clerk with ERP experience
- Able to work 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
- Minimum 1 year work experience as an Inventory Clerk or similar role
- Excellent math and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs
- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
- Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as an Inventory clerk is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventory
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as many packages are large
Preferred qualifications:
- 3+ year of ERP inventory experience
- Forklift Operator Certified
- Experience with RFID scanner inventory systems
- Manufacturing experience
- MS Office experience
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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