Assistant Logistics Specialist

Simbe; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbe, based at the Repair Center in St. Peters, MO, is seeking an Assistant Logistics Specialist to handle robot prep, inbound/outbound shipments, and warehouse tasks to support daily operations.

The role requires 2-3 years Jira experience and a background in logistics, with non-remote work; local residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years in warehouse ops, logistics, or inventory mgmt.
• 2–3 years hands-on Jira experience.
• Strong inventory management knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish and prep robots for shipment, including cleaning and boxing.
• Manage spare part inventory, cycle counts and audits.
• Move robots and inventory as needed.
• Track robot swaps with logistics partners and update Jira.
• Coordinate deliveries to the Repair Center.
• Assist month-end reconciliation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Jira

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Admin/Operations Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Simbe

Simbe is building the AI powered operating system for physical retail. Our autonomous robots and multimodal computer vision platform turn complex, constantly changing stores into accurate, actionable intelligence for leading retailers around the world. Simbe combines robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data infrastructure, and customer focused product design to help retailers improve shelf availability, price and promo execution, inventory accuracy, and store team productivity.

Position Summary

The Assistant Logistics Specialist is a hands-on role based at our Repair Center, in St. Peters, MO. This position is responsible for day to day robot prep, inbound and outbound shipment management, inventory control, robot movement tracking and other warehouse tasks to support the operations.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience using Jira for project & asset tracking, workflow management, and issue resolution, along with a strong background in logistics, and warehouse operations.

Candidate must currently reside locally; this is not a remote-eligible role.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse work

• Robot refurbishing and shipment preparation, including but not limited to, light painting, cleaning, and boxing the robot and charger


• Spare Part Inventory management, cycle counts, audits and reporting


• Physically moving robots, boxes and inventory as needed

Jira System Updates and Shipment Management

• Track robot SWAPs with our Logistics partners (mainly Aeronet), update Jira and the Robot Movement Tracker report


• Coordinate broken robot deliveries with Aeronet to the Repair Center in St Peters, MO

Track the return of parts via Fedex and update inventory accordingly.

• Assist with month end reconciliation.


• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, customs requirements, and company policies


• Support continuous improvement initiatives


• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and cost savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred


• 2-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory management


• 2-3 years of hands-on experience using Jira


• Strong knowledge of inventory management


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.

Simbe Values: R. E. T. A. I. L.

Result Driven

We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.

Empathetic

We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.

Transparent

We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.

Agile

We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.

Innovative

We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.

Leaders

We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Simbe's approach emphasizes total rewards - base pay, equity, incentives, and benefits - rather than viewing compensation as cash alone. We believe the full package, including ownership through equity and well-being support, is what drives engagement, retention, and alignment with our mission.