Dark Store & Inventory Operations Lead

The role

This person will design the operating system for an internal mini dark store and manage its day-to-day operations. They will manage hardware including cameras, power banks, charging stations, cables, and storage devices.

What you will do

• Set up and manage our hardware dark store
• Create systems for inventory tracking, storage, dispatch, and returns
• Issue cameras and equipment to field teams every morning
• Collect and reconcile all equipment at the end of the day
• Track which person has each device or accessory
• Ensure cameras, power banks, and other equipment are charged and ready
• Identify missing, damaged, or faulty equipment
• Maintain accurate daily inventory records
• Manage repairs, replacements, and procurement requirements
• Design processes that can scale as our operations grow

Required qualifications

• Experience managing a dark store, warehouse, fulfilment centre, or inventory operation
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with physical hardware and high-volume daily dispatches
• Able to build simple, reliable systems from scratch
• Comfortable managing frontline teams and day-to-day operations
• Ownership mindset and willingness to work hands-on

Nice to have

• Experience at companies such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart, Delhivery, or similar operations-driven businesses

About the company

Human Archive is a research lab focused on modeling human embodied intelligence. Founded by Stanford and UC Berkeley researchers, they build custom hardware products, deploy them globally at scale, and publish research.