Deployment Operations Specialist (logistics) Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Door Defense in Austin is looking for an Operations Specialist focused on logistics to oversee Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program management. This role will build systems for inventory management, establish accountability processes, and coordinate with subcontractor teams for efficient inventory handling.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in supply chain operations or inventory management, coupled with a strong ability to manage complex logistical challenges and ensure operational clarity.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain operations or inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on documentation and process clarity.

Responsibilities

• Build systems to manage consignments for subcontractors.
• Define accountability processes to track inventory.
• Coordinate warehouse activities for material pickup and return.
• Manage and coordinate Vendor Managed Inventory programs.
• Transition inventory processes to standardized workflows.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Inventory management

Organizational skills

ERP/WMS platforms

Data analysis

Job description

Deployment Operations Specialist (logistics)

Build scalable VMI and inventory management workflows to support nationwide battery deployments.

Location: Austin

Job Tags: Strategy & Ops

About The Role

Base is scaling from hundreds to thousands—and soon hundreds of thousands—of battery deployments across the country. As our footprint grows, so does the complexity of the materials ecosystem surrounding each installation. We are seeking an Operations Specialist to own the day-to-day management of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, subcontractor consigned inventory, and deployment-specific parts—ensuring every field team has exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.

This role sits at the intersection of supply chain operations, systems thinking, and field enablement. You will be accountable for building programs from scratch, standardizing workflows, and integrating them into our in-house systems to enable hands-off scalability.

What You’ll Do

• Build systems and documentation to manage consigned inventory for subcontractor electricians, including material ordering, pickup staging, damage/loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Define accountability processes and audit mechanisms to track and reconcile subcontractor-held inventory.
• Coordinate warehouse staging activities for subcontractor material pick-up and return.
• Establish, manage, and coordinate stocking and replenishment for all Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs across new and existing metro markets.
• Own VMI kickoff for all new market launches in coordination with the warehouse standup team.
• Transition VMI and subcontractor inventory processes from hands-on coordination to standardized, automated workflows.
• Define and document requirements for integration with internal systems to support long-term scalability.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain operations, industrial engineering, inventory management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage VMI or consignment programs from scratch.
• Strong organizational skills with a bias toward documentation, process clarity, and follow-through.
• Experience working in or alongside field operations teams (e.g., construction, utilities, installation services).
• Comfort with ERP or WMS platforms; able to translate operational needs into system requirements.
• Analytical mindset—comfortable pulling data, identifying trends, and driving decisions from insights.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

About the Team

The Deployments Warehousing & Logistics team is responsible for the physical infrastructure that makes Base installs possible—managing warehouse locations, orchestrating inter-warehouse transfers, running final-mile logistics, and ensuring inventory accuracy across our internal systems. We solve the difficult, high impact problems that determine whether crews show up to job sites ready to work. Joining this team means owning processes that directly impact Base's ability to scale and deliver on its mission.