Inventory Analyst

Telemetry Today LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

PTO 16 weeks

Parental Leave

Job summary

Planet is seeking an experienced Inventory Analyst to improve stock accuracy, lead cycle counts, and optimize inventory workflows across our San Francisco operations. You will bridge supply chain, quality, and engineering, ensuring accurate reporting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in our SF office, five days a week. Responsibilities include leading cycle counts, reconciling inventories for audits, and refining stockroom layouts for

Qualifications

• 4+ years in inventory control, cycle counting, or stockroom analysis.
• Ability to work independently with strong judgment to resolve complex issues.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and email communication.
• Proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle) and WMS with audit-ready data integrity.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organizational discipline.
• Willingness to support flexible schedules, overtime, or weekends as production requires.
• Experience managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and refine daily/weekly cycle count programs and analyze variance trends.
• Lead physical inventory reconciliation for internal controls and audits; ensure audit trails in ERP/WMS.
• Oversee MRB process with Quality, Engineering and Purchasing for non-conforming stock.
• Design and refine bin, shelf, and rack locations to maximize stockroom efficiency and 5S.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and devise solutions when standard guidelines don’t apply.
• Monitor stock levels across materials, WIP, and finished goods to prevent shortages and overages.
• Provide technical guidance to adjacent teams for kitting and logistics during high-demand periods.
• Monitor all inventory to ensure adequate stock and minimize shortages/overages.
• Support ad-hoc kitting activities and minor logistics as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Stockroom analysis

Analytical thinking

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

WMS tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Inventory Analyst to drive physical stock accuracy, lead cycle count programs, and optimize inventory workflows across our operations. Operating with minimal guidance, you will apply advanced inventory management principles to evaluate complex variances, refine stockroom procedures, and interpret ERP data. You will serve as a key bridge between supply chain, quality, and engineering, ensuring accurate reporting and seamless material control across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in our San Francisco office 5 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• Plan, execute, and refine scheduled daily and weekly cycle count programs according to ABC categories. Analyze variance trends to identify root causes and adapt counting strategies
• Lead physical inventory reconciliation for both internal control reviews and external compliance audits. Evaluate conflicting data and establish audit trails in the ERP/WMS system.
• Oversee the end-to-end MRB process. Partner independently with Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing to analyze non-conforming stock, establish root causes, and execute complex dispositions for scrap, rework, or obsolete revision parts.
• Design, organize, and refine bin, shelf, and rack locations to maximize stockroom efficiency, velocity, and 5S compliance.
• Research complex inventory discrepancies, evaluate system transactional histories, and devise solutions where standard guidelines may not fully apply.
• Monitor stock levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to identify anomalies, prevent shortages, minimize overages, and maintain optimum balance.
• Provide technical guidance to adjacent teams, supporting kitting workflows and ad-hoc logistics operations during high-demand production phases.
• Monitor inventory levels across all inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize shortages and overages
• Provide ad-hoc support for kitting activities and minor logistics functions as operational demands require.

What You Bring:

• 4+ of relevant inventory control, cycle counting, or stockroom analysis experience (Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent career experience).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, applying strong judgment and analytical skills to resolve complex, varied inventory issues.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and email communication
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) and WMS tools, with a proven track record of maintaining complete, audit-ready data integrity
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, operate ladders or reach trucks safely, and work on your feet for extended periods in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, basic numerical literacy, and organizational discipline
• Willingness to support flexible schedules, non-standard shifts, overtime, or weekends as dictated by production needs.
• Experience in managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Problem solving skills and decision making abilities

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Advanced hands-on experience executing complex inventory transactions, reporting, and reconciliations within NetSuite ERP
• Deep component-level familiarity with high-mix PCBA inventory (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and hardware revisions)
• Direct experience preparing datasets for and hosting external financial inventory auditor s
• Experience working within high-reliability manufacturing environments governed by flight hardware standards, lot/serial traceability, ESD/FOD prevention, and 5S frameworks.
• Experience refining existing inventory control procedures and adapting standard frameworks to build better operational workflows.

Application Deadline:

11:45p / 23:45 PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range

$34.28 — $42.84 USD

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Why we care so much about Belonging.

We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

AI in Our Interviewing Process

Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy

Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.