Warehouse Specialist - Remote

Kinect Solar; Alaska; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Kinect Solar is seeking a highly organized Warehouse Specialist to optimize our warehouse network, manage vendor relationships, and uphold quality through strong inventory controls. The role is home-based with travel to projects and HQ, offering growth as the company expands and a comprehensive benefits package to support remote work and field operations.

You will coordinate with sales and operations, audit inventories, ensure OSHA compliance, and participate in industry events to promote our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Proven vendor management, negotiation, and compliance track record.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential warehouse vendors based on cost, capacity, location, and service capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Onboarding procedures for new vendors, including training and integration with existing systems.
• Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and address deficiencies promptly.
• Conduct regular audits of vendor facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to warehousing and logistics.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Assist sales executives in developing strategies to meet sales targets and expand warehousing services.
• Provide technical expertise and support during sales presentations and negotiations.
• Participate in industry events and conferences to promote services and network with potential clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Space utilization / warehouse capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

NetSuite

WMS

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse network by managing relationships with vendors, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing inventory control processes.

Huge opportunity for growth in the role as our company expands. The role is home-based with some travel opportunities to Project Kickoffs, warehouses, our HQ or local conferences.

Vendor Sourcing and Onboarding

• Identify and evaluate potential warehouse vendors based on cost, capacity, location, and service capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Onboarding procedures for new vendors, including training and integration with existing systems.

Vendor Management and Compliance

• Monitor vendor performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Conduct regular audits of vendor facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to warehousing and logistics.

Inventory Management and Audits

• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Assist sales executives in developing strategies to meet sales targets and expand our warehousing services.
• Provide technical expertise and support during sales presentations and negotiations.
• Participate in industry events and conferences to promote our services and network with potential clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum a year of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Proven track record in vendor management, negotiation, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and quality standards.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of square footage and warehouse capacity.

Other

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Bonus Points

• Experience in NetSuite and WMS
• SAAS experience

It's not just about our growth, but yours as well. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits, along with several perks you might not expect from a small company.

• Competitive compensation
• PTO, sick, mental health days, and paid holidays
• Fully remote and flexible work environment and schedules
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• FSA/HSA options and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Professional development and volunteer time off

Kinect Solar is the industry's leading supply-chain partner helping customers manage, move, and monetize solar equipment with greater speed and confidence. Based in Austin and serving customers nationwide, we work with leading manufacturers, developers, and EPCs to streamline inventory management, accelerate the movement of critical equipment, and deliver fast, accurate logistics support that keeps projects on schedule.

Our early growth earned national recognition as the #162 fastest-growing private company on the 2019 Inc. 500 list. Since then, we've evolved into a trusted partner for enterprise-scale organizations seeking transparent, reliable, and financially aligned solutions for sourcing, storage, transportation, and secondary-market sales.

At Kinect Solar, our mission is simple: remove friction from the solar supply chain so our partners can operate more efficiently, reduce risk, and keep critical projects moving.