Logistics and Inventory Specialist

Lab37; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care

Commuter

Discretionary vacation days

8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics in Pittsburgh is seeking a Logistics and Inventory Specialist to manage the flow of materials through our production and shipping pipelines. This role maintains accurate inventory, handles inbound and outbound shipments, and ensures components are ready for assembly builds.

You will collaborate with engineering and production to forecast material needs, resolve discrepancies with vendors, and contribute to ongoing improvements of inventory systems and logistics processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in logistics, shipping/receiving, warehouse management, or inventory control.
• Experience with inventory tracking software and BOM management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate pallet jacks.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments including labeling and carrier coordination.
• Receive materials, inspect deliveries, and update inventory records.
• Maintain organized inventory system; pull and kit components for builds.
• Cross-reference BOMs against inventory to identify assemblies as Clear to Build.
• Issue POs based on inventory needs and project requirements.
• Track open orders and follow up with vendors for timely delivery.
• Forecast material needs with engineering/production to prevent shortages.
• Resolve discrepancies in orders, inventory, and shipments with vendors and internal teams.
• Support improvements to inventory systems and logistics processes.

Skills

Logistics

Shipping/Receiving

Inventory Control

BOM management

Vendor coordination

Tools

BOM management software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics and Inventory Specialist to manage the flow of materials through our production and shipping pipelines. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory, managing inbound and outbound shipments, and ensuring readiness for assembly builds. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strong attention to detail, communication, and initiative.

What you’ll do

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments, including labeling, documentation, and coordination with carriers.
• Receive materials and parts, inspect deliveries, and accurately update inventory records.
• Maintain an organized and accessible inventory system; pull and kit components for builds as needed.
• Cross-reference bills of materials (BOMs) against current inventory to identify assemblies as “Clear to Build”
• Issue purchase orders (POs) based on inventory needs and project requirements.
• Track and manage the status of open orders, follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to forecast material needs and prevent shortages.
• Resolve discrepancies in orders, inventory, and shipments with vendors and internal teams.
• Support improvements to inventory management systems and logistics processes.

What we are looking for

• 2-5 years prior experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, warehouse management, or inventory control.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking software, spreadsheets, and BOM management.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate pallet jacks or related equipment as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with minimal supervision.
• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Pittsburghoffice. As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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As set forth in Lab37’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.