Inventory Specialist

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Inventory Specialist. This fully remote position requires significant experience in shipping and inventory management, enabling you to contribute to AI projects by creating realistic logistics scenarios. With a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week, this independent contractor role supports your expertise while influencing next-gen AI tools.

Benefits

Fully remote and asynchronous work

Flexible hours

Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control.
• Familiarity with inventory software and tracking tools.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Create logistics and inventory scenarios for AI training.
• Verify and manage incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Review AI-generated content for warehouse accuracy.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Tools

WMS

ERP

UPS/FedEx Software

Job description

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Mercor is recruiting experienced Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks to partner with leading AI labs on projects that train and refine AI systems. As an independent contractor, you’ll use your operational knowledge to help create realistic logistics scenarios, inventory workflows, and shipping-related prompts that support AI model development.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of full-time experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control within a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Experience verifying and recording incoming and outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, and maintaining inventory records
• Familiarity with inventory software, shipping systems, and tracking tools (e.g., WMS, ERP, UPS/FedEx software)
• Strong attention to detail and experience arranging transportation, resolving shipping discrepancies, and ensuring accurate documentation
• Understanding of packaging standards, labeling, and compliance procedures

What You’ll Do:

• Create realistic logistics and inventory scenarios such as processing incoming shipments, managing damaged goods, or coordinating outgoing freight
• Design prompts that simulate tasks like updating inventory systems, verifying packing slips, scheduling pickups, or preparing shipping labels
• Help AI researchers understand warehouse terminology, inventory documentation, and shipping procedures
• Review and refine AI-generated content for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with real-world warehouse and shipping workflows

Why Join This Project:

• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when it fits your schedule
• Time commitment of approximately 15 hours per week for 3–4 weeks
• Collaborate directly with AI researchers working on automation for logistics and inventory processes
• Apply your warehouse experience to help shape the next generation of AI tools

Compensation & Engagement:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and location
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Flexible, project-based independent contractor role
• Note: We are currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Software Development, Manufacturing, and Retail

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