Inventory Specialist, Project Kuiper

Amazon

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 49,920 - 66,560

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Incremental raises based on tenure

Comprehensive financial benefits package

Job summary

Join Amazon’s Project Kuiper team as an Inventory Specialist where you'll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of satellite materials and supporting production processes. Responsibilities include moving materials, using inventory management software, and collaborating with multiple departments to resolve issues. A successful candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in supply chain operations, and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.
1+ year of experience in supply chain or inventory control preferred.
Experience using MS Excel and ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

Physically move materials and expedite production schedules.
Verify materials are packaged and tagged correctly.
Document system issues and communicate with other departments.

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Inventory Control

Data Interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

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Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $32/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

Key job responsibilities

Physically move and expedite materials when required to support production and meet work order completion schedule
Verify all materials are packaged/bagged and tagged for hand off to the production floor
Use proprietary software and ERP systems to virtually complete warehouse tasks and movement of parts
Document system issues, process flaws and inefficiencies
Communicate with quality control, purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems
Operate equipment including: forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, cherry picker, and hand carts

A day in the life

A day in the life would include fulfilling warehouse orders by kitting and packing direct material and delivering the kits to the production floor. Join Project Kuiper's inventory team and support the delivery of satellite material to our engineers as we create and deploy satellites to help bring internet to under-served populations.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year in supply chain, operations, warehousing, inventory control or related experience
1+ year experience using MS excel, able to navigate and interpret data
Able to lift up to 49 pounds
Schedule is 40 hours a week, 8 hours daily
Monday - Saturday, morning and evening shifts, depending on the needs
Able to stand/walk for up to 10 hours

Preferred Qualifications

Be comfortable with ambiguity and curious to learn new skills
Curious to learn in depth about both technology and our customers
A curious self-starter with a proven track record of diving into unknown territory, learning new concepts, and pushing your comfort zone
An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $49,920/year in our lowest geographic market up to $66,560/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A2994479

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