About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Procurement & Logistics Specialist to support our supply chain management and shipping processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, inventory management, shipping, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Source vendors, request quotes, and place purchase orders (POs).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate ordering of parts and quantities.
• Research & Evaluation: Investigate new parts and components to meet production requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct incoming QA inspections and verify parts against POs.
• Supplier Monitoring: Track delivery times and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Record Maintenance: Keep detailed records of supplier quality, reliability, pricing, and lead times.
• Inventory Management: Organize and monitor components in inventory. Perform regular inventory and cycle counts.
• Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and ship outgoing orders.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean and safe production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shipping, logistics, inventory management, and procurement.
• Ability to accurately identify mechanical parts and electronic components.
• Experience in performing incoming inspections or quality control checks.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking systems or warehouse software.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required, up to 50lbs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
• Basic understanding of quality control procedures and supply chain vetting.
• Proven experience working with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.

As a Jaia Robotics employee there is almost unlimited scope to grow into a senior leadership or management role at a pace that would be unprecedented in a larger organization if that is a career path that would be of interest. If leadership aspirations are not desired, Jaia Robotics values the individual contributor role equally and will encourage growth as a deep subject matter expert.

The duties and responsibilities of the Procurement & Logistics Specialist may change from time to time, at the sole discretion of Jaia. The Company expects that you will adapt to and embrace new and additional duties and responsibilities that leverage your talent, expertise, and enjoyment of what you are good at and love doing most.

We welcome teammates that will contribute to Jaia by leaving your ego at the door, having the right attitude, a passion for our vision, mission and values in everything that you do.

Your employment is conditional upon reference and background checks and providing us documentation regarding your ability to work in the United States. You must sign all required Jaia documents including, but not limited to, Assignments of Intellectual Property, Inventions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and such other agreements deemed necessary by Jaia.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. You must also be eligible to obtain security clearance.

It Would Be Awesome If You Had

• Experience in engineering, oceanography, business, communications, or marketing.
• Knowledge and experience operating our JaiaBot vehicles.
• Commitment to protect our environment.
• Seamanship or boating skills.

If you join Jaia, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of service and advice.