The Company

Sofar is the leading ocean intelligence platform. We’ve built the world’s largest real-time ocean network, turning billions of measurements into insights trusted by scientists, governments, and shipping fleets. Our technology makes the ocean more predictable and sustainable, helping customers save costs, cut emissions, and unlock insights that were once out of reach.

The Role

Sofar Ocean builds and deploys thousands of low-cost, global, open ocean sensors to remote and harsh environments, and we're growing! We're seeking an Inventory & Warehouse Lead to join our Supply Chain team. This role combines hands-on expertise in warehouse management with advanced shipping and logistics skills, ensuring smooth movement of materials and finished goods both domestically and internationally.

You are an organized, hands-on multitasker who enjoys wearing many hats in a small and fast-moving team. You'll play a core role in managing inventory levels, incoming receiving, inventory control, assisting with cycle counts, pick/pack, fulfillment and shipping, along with a variety of other tasks to support the supply chain and production teams.

This role would work onsite from our Pier 28 location in San Francisco, CA. Typical hours are 7:30am - 4:30pm, reporting to Sofar’s Supply Chain Manager.

Impact You’ll Own:

Warehouse:

• Receiving, documenting, processing, labeling, storing and general management of all incoming stock and general warehouse functions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and ERP/MRP updates.
• Implement and refine systems for consumables and shipping supply replenishment.
• Works closely with supply chain, production and engineering to track and coordinate the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Examine the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages.
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
• Implement and manage Kanban system for consumables, shipping supplies, etc.
• Navigate MRP and PLM systems to review stock and BOM structure
• Support Production in completing stock adjustments, transfers, cycle counts and material picking and packing.
• Support weekly, quarterly, annual cycle counts.

Shipping:

• Checking fulfillment orders and deliveries for accuracy.
• Process, pick and ship orders accurately and on time (including packaging packout to multiple pallet strap and wrap).
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including customs forms and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with carriers and freight forwarders to resolve shipping challenges and track performance.
• Coordinate with production to align shipping schedules with build and deployment plans.
• Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.
• Comparing purchase orders with invoices and packaging lists per 3 way tie out.

About You

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands on experience with receiving, inventory control, pick/pack and shipping tasks and activities, preferably in a start-up environment.
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty and move material, but also a keen sense of detail.
• Forklift experience a must have
• Excellent understanding of general ERP/MRP transactions.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping regulations and carriers.

Physical Challenges

• Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs

Estimated Salary Range

• $35 - $45 per hour
• The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and equity package.

Sofar's Commitment to Climate Justice

We at Sofar Ocean acknowledge that careers in the marine sciences “... have traditionally been, and remain, non-diverse work environments”, thereby limiting the entry and prosperity of underrepresented groups in the space. (Johri et al., 2021) Many of these same groups are disproportionately affected by climate change, and are often excluded from decision making that directly address their interests and needs.

We are committed to addressing these climate injustices and highly encourage people who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.