Supply Chain & Operations Specialist

Overview

This role supports the flow of materials, components, and finished systems across operations, while bridging hardware operations and accounting.

The Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Specialist will manage purchasing, inventory tracking, and hardware-related accounts payable. The position is fully remote with periodic visits to the Salt Lake City facility for physical inventory audits, cycle count setup, and process alignment.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & supplier management: Raise and track purchase orders, manage supplier communication, monitor lead times, confirm deliveries, and expedite critical orders.
• Accounts payable: Process hardware-related invoices; perform 3-way matching against receiving records from the on-site team; manage vendor payments; reconcile vendor statements.
• Inventory control: Maintain accurate ERP inventory records; set receiving, material movement, and shipping procedures for the on-site team.
• Month-end close: Run the inventory and AP close; prepare journal entries and supporting schedules; reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
• Cycle counts & audits: Design cycle count schedules; review variance reports; investigate discrepancies; lead periodic on-site audits.
• Material planning: Coordinate with production to ensure components are available when needed; flag supply risks, delays, or shortages to leadership early.
• Records & process improvement: Maintain central digital records for shipments, receipts, and inventory adjustments; improve workflows to strengthen accuracy, cost control, and supplier performance.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$95,000 base salary + equity
• 25 days’ holiday + public holidays
• 401k (50% match up to 6% of salary)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage

Location

• Fully remote
• Periodic visits to the Salt Lake City facility for physical inventory audits (cycle count setup and process alignment) 2–4 times a year.