Materials Manager

The role

You will oversee inventory and warehouse operations. This includes managing receiving, storing, logging transactions, and preparing assembly kits for production.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storing, logging inventory transactions, issuing materials, and preparing assembly kits.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and check-in and check-out procedures.
• Convert BOMs, work orders, and manufacturing schedules into detailed kit lists.
• Partner with Hardware Engineering and Build teams to manage engineering change orders, part revisions, and build readiness.
• Spot inventory shortages, part discrepancies, and supply risks.
• Establish and maintain organized storage and kitting layouts.
• Oversee inbound freight and shipments for robotics units, spare components, and vendor-consigned parts.
• Maintain material records using spreadsheet tracking and inventory software.
• Uphold standard protocols for material handling, warehousing, and logistics.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related role, including hands-on support for hardware manufacturing.
• Experience translating BOMs, work orders, or production schedules into material and kitting requirements.
• Experience with receiving, inventory transactions, material issuance, cycle counts, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel.
• Experience using inventory management software or ERP/MRP tools.
• Ability to independently prioritize daily materials work, identify risks, and implement practical improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Nice to have

• 6+ years of experience in materials management, logistics, warehouse management, or a similar role at a company with a hardware manufacturing function.
• Experience working at a fast-paced start-up.
• Experience designing or improving upon a warehouse organization system.
• Experience interacting directly with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Understanding of domestic and international shipping requirements and ability to prepare shipping documentation.
• Familiarity with HTS codes, ECCN basics, Incoterms, and controlled-item handling.

Benefits

• Relocation stipend if relocating to join the Santa Clara office and currently live more than 50 miles outside the office location.
• Comprehensive benefits

About the company

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. They are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings.