Hardware Operations & Logistics Specialist

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced hardware operations professional to manage inventory, shipping, and supplier coordination. You will track on-hand, incoming, allocated, and shipped items at the contract manufacturer, maintain records, and coordinate domestic logistics with carriers.

Responsibilities include following up with manufacturers and internal teams, organizing parts and finished goods, and flagging issues early while adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hardware operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar hands-on role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, track multiple items, and consistently close the loop.
• Familiarity with BOM/CBOM or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory at the local contract manufacturer, including on-hand, incoming, allocated, and shipped items.
• Keep inventory records and shipment tracking information accurate and current.
• Support USA domestic logistics by preparing shipments, coordinating with carriers, tracking deliveries, and resolving shipping issues.
• Follow up with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams on open operational items.
• Organize hardware, spare parts, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Flag inventory discrepancies, shipment delays, and other issues early.
• Support day-to-day hardware operational tasks as priorities change.
• Maintain clear records of current operational status.
• Coordinate rework activities at the contract manufacturer as needed.
• Coordinate with China-based suppliers when required.
• Prepare, place, and track purchase orders under guidance.
• Support spare parts planning, inventory allocation, international shipments, production builds, material readiness, build tracking, and issue resolution.

Skills

Hardware Ops

Inventory Mgmt

Logistics Coord

BOM/CBOM

Purchase PO Mgmt

Shipping Coord

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Logistics Systems

Job description

Jobtailor in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced hardware operations professional to manage inventory, shipping, and supplier coordination. You will track on-hand, incoming, allocated, and shipped items at the contract manufacturer, maintain records, and coordinate domestic logistics with carriers.

Responsibilities include following up with manufacturers and internal teams, organizing parts and finished goods, and flagging issues early while adapting to a fast-paced environment.