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Logistics and Inventory Manager
Who We Are:
Kelvin, a New York-based startup, is tackling the century-old challenge of inefficient heating and cooling in buildings, a major contributor to energy waste and carbon emissions. Leveraging a blend of software, hardware, and data science, Kelvin offers a cost-effective solution that aligns economic, practical, and environmental goals, recognized by many awards from the MIT Clean Energy Prize to the Architizer A+ Award and many more. As a growing team, we value diversity and innovation, striving to provide exceptional value to customers while fostering a positive and productive workplace. Join us in our mission to revolutionize building temperature efficiency and embrace a sustainable future.
About the Logistics and Inventory Manager position:
Kelvin seeks a Logistics and Inventory Manager to execute and manage our company's international logistics and inventory needs. This role is critical to our operations, involving the coordination of international and regional logistics, as well as comprehensive inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and inventory control, with the ability to effectively manage the entire supply chain process from manufacturer to customer.
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role offers the unique opportunity to steer and expand our operational capacity. The ideal candidate will bring a seasoned perspective to managing the entire logistics chain (from the supplier to the customer, and back) and the entire inventory process (experience managing 200 SKUs with counts in the tens of thousands each). Join us in this pivotal role as we advance towards a future where our product is an integral part of energy-efficiency in multi-family residential buildings.
What Youll Do
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 <li>International and Regional Purchasing and Logistics:</li>
 <li>Coordinate with the operations team at contract signing to establish the correct quantity of equipment needed for a project.</li>
 <li>Coordinate across projects to determine where bulk ordering of equipment and materials may provide lower costs.</li>
 <li>Create and manage Purchase Orders, coordinating with manufacturers in China, Vietnam, and Malaysia.</li>
 <li>Conduct international shipments using both air and ocean freight, including reverse logistics.</li>
 <li>Ensure all shipments have the correct paperwork for customs clearance and adhere to proper rate tariff coding.</li>
 <li>Manage drayage from ports and arrange trucking to customer locations or warehouses.</li>
 <li>Provide continual updates on estimated delivery times and tracking information to the operations team and partners</li>
 <li>Direct packaging or orders for manufacturers to maximize container space, develop load plans, and plan logistics for unloading and storage.</li>
 <li>Validate shipments upon arrival to ensure accuracy and quality.</li>
 <li>Inventory Management:</li>
 <li>Oversee inventory control, including validating inbound shipments, handling and organizing storage.</li>
 <li>Manage outbound assembly of goods and submit work orders, ensuring quality execution.</li>
 <li>Arrange outbound shipping to project sites from various locations.</li>
 <li>Conduct regular cycle counts and perform inventory re-ordering based on sales demand.</li>
 <li>Develop and implement inventory management systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li>
 <li>Provide an inventory value on a monthly and quarterly basis to the finance team.</li>
</ul>
What Youll Need:
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 <li>Proven experience in international logistics and inventory management</li>
 <li>Commitment to being in the office or in the field, five days a week, to have full ownership and execution over both logistics and inventory.</li>
 <li>Strong understanding of international supply chain management, including shipping, customs, and warehousing.</li>
 <li>Experience with import and export, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas.</li>
 <li>Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li>
 <li>Strong communication skills for coordinating with international suppliers and internal teams.</li>
 <li>Knowledge of inventory software systems and proficiency in data analysis.</li>
 <li>Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.</li>
 <li>Willingness to travel to on-site locations for quality inspections and learning the operations firsthand.</li>
 <li>Passion for an outstanding customer-focused experience throughout the logistics and inventory lifecycles.</li>
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What We Offer:
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 <li>Competitive salary and equitable compensation</li>
 <li>Generous Benefits Package</li>
 <li>Company Equity</li>
 <li>Paid holidays and 4 weeks of paid-time-off</li>
 <li>All the gear you need to work smart</li>
</ul>
Kelvin is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We continue to hire without regard to race, ancestry, place or origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, same-sex partnership status, family status, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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 <li>Dental insurance</li>
 <li>Employee discount</li>
 <li>Health insurance</li>
 <li>Life insurance</li>
 <li>Paid time off</li>
 <li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Schedule:
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 <li>8 hour shift</li>
 <li>Monday to Friday</li>
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Work Location: In person

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