Supply Chain & Operations Specialist

The role

This person will manage the flow of materials, components and finished systems. They will own purchasing, inventory tracking and hardware-related accounts payable.

What you will do

• Raise and track purchase orders, manage supplier communication, monitor lead times, confirm deliveries and expedite critical orders.
• Process hardware-related invoices, perform 3-way matching, manage vendor payments and reconcile vendor statements.
• Keep ERP inventory records accurate and set procedures for receiving, material movement and shipping.
• Run the inventory and AP close, prepare journal entries and supporting schedules, and reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
• Design cycle count schedules, review variance reports, investigate discrepancies and lead periodic on-site audits.
• Work with production to ensure component availability and flag supply risks, delays or shortages.
• Maintain central digital records for shipments, receipts and inventory adjustments.
• Improve workflows to strengthen accuracy, cost control and supplier performance.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain, inventory control, purchasing, logistics or operational accounting in a physical product, hardware or manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of purchasing, inventory management and accounts payable processes.
• Experience with month-end close tasks such as journal entries and inventory reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or inventory system.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for inventory and financial analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• Clear communication and the confidence to work independently in a remote role.
• Willingness to travel to Salt Lake City 2–4 times a year.

Nice to have

• Experience in hardware, manufacturing, automotive, robotics or technology.
• Experience with international shipments, freight logistics and customs documentation.
• Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs), standard costing and work orders.
• Experience designing and auditing cycle count programs.
• Familiarity with 5S or lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• NetSuite strongly preferred

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday + public holidays
• 401k (50% match up to 6% of your salary)
• Health, dental and vision coverage

About the company

Tractable combines world-class AI research with real-world applications. They work on transformative projects and technology that helps people when they need it most.