Inventory Technician IV

Astreya; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401k Plan

Job summary

Astreya is hiring an Inventory Technician IV in Oakland, CA. You will own day-to-day device management and logistics, working with engineering teams and internal customers to ensure accurate inventory and efficient material flow.

You will receive, reconcile, organize, and ship devices; manage returns, refurbishment, and secure destruction; and support continuous improvements in inventory practices. A strong candidate has hardware, logistics, and data-tracking experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of hardware or IT asset management.
• Background in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, returns, and fulfillment.
• Customer-facing or internal support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of devices, accessories, components, boards, cables, and other materials.
• Receive, reconcile, organize, track, and distribute hardware and materials.
• Prepare and ship devices and equipment, including international shipments.
• Process device returns, refurbishment, testing, deactivation, and secure destruction.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and improve inventory-management practices.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess, and address gaps.
• Place and track orders for devices, components, packaging, and other materials.
• Maintain a highly organized Device Room, labeled and ready for use.
• Support inventory counts, reconciliation, consolidation, and space planning.
• Collaborate with external vendors and international teams on logistics and destruction.

Skills

Inventory management

IT asset management

Warehouse operations

Shipping & returns

Customer support

Excel/Sheets

Process improvement

Job description

Inventory Technician IV page is loaded## Inventory Technician IVlocations: Oakland, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0017442**What You'll Do**You'll take ownership of day-to-day device management and logistics operations while partnering closely with engineering program teams and internal customers.Your responsibilities may include:* Manage inventory of devices, accessories, components, boards, cables, and other engineering materials.* Receive, reconcile, organize, track, and distribute hardware and materials.* Prepare and ship devices and equipment, including international shipments.* Process device returns, refurbishment, testing, deactivation, and secure destruction.* Maintain accurate inventory records and continuously improve inventory-management practices.* Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess, and proactively address potential gaps.* Place and track orders for devices, components, packaging, and other materials through completion.* Maintain a highly organized Device Room where equipment is clearly labeled, easy to locate, and ready for use.* Support inventory counts, reconciliation, consolidation, and space planning.* Work with external vendors and international teams on logistics, device destruction, and inventory-related activities.* Support internal customers by understanding their requirements and identifying the appropriate devices and materials for their work.* Participate in peak workload periods and cross-train across the full range of device management and logistics functions.**Don't Just Follow Processes - Improve Them**This role is particularly well suited for someone who sees an inefficient process and immediately starts thinking: \"There has to be a better way to do this.\"Many operational workflows are still manual or evolving. We want someone who can help us move toward more scalable, automated, and sustainable operations.You'll have opportunities to:* Identify and implement process improvements.* Find opportunities for automation.* Create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).* Help transition manual workflows into scalable systems and tools.* Participate in the implementation and evolution of Hardware Asset Management systems.* Provide workflow input and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).* Help redesign processes around new systems and technologies.* Establish inventory and logistics best practices.* Partner with stakeholders to turn operational challenges into practical solutions.**Your ideas will have a place here.**What We're Looking ForYou may come from a background in inventory management, warehouse operations, IT logistics, hardware asset management, electronics, supply chain, device repair, or a similar operational environment.Experience with the following is highly valuable:* Inventory management and reconciliation.* Hardware or IT asset management.* Warehouse and logistics operations.* Shipping, receiving, returns, and fulfillment.* Customer-facing or internal support.* Technology or hardware environments.* Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas and functions.* Process improvement and SOP development.Experience with consumer electronics, electrical or mechanical components, device repair, batteries, displays, PCBs/PCBAs, molded components, die-cast components, or other hardware assemblies is a strong plus.**Salary Range**$26.86 - $33.58 USD (Hourly)* *Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.** *Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.***Astreya** **offers comprehensive** **b****enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,** **including:*** Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only* Dental provided through UHC* Nationwide Vision provided by UHC* Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care* Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)* Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera* Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group* Employee Assistance Program* Wellness Days401k Plan* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)* Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)* Paid Holidays* Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal lawAstreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world's most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together.Onwards and upwards!