Is the Inventory Specialist role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.

What's the salary range?

Varda Space lists $27–$48 for this role.

How much experience is required?

1–2 years of relevant experience for this Inventory Specialist role.

Where is the role based?

Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Inventory Specialist role at Varda Space.

Inventory Specialist at Varda Space

Joblaze summary

The Inventory Specialist at Varda Space plays a vital role in managing inventory operations essential for spacecraft production, including storing materials and preparing kits. Candidates should have hands-on experience with inventory management and proficiency in ERP systems, along with a strong attention to detail. This position is well-suited for individuals with 1-2 years of relevant experience who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Varda's team comprises industry veterans, providing a unique opportunity to influence processes in a growing company.

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Quick facts

Is the Inventory Specialist role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.
What's the salary range?: Varda Space lists $27–$48 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 1–2 years of relevant experience for this Inventory Specialist role.
Where is the role based?: Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Inventory Specialist role at Varda Space.

From the original posting

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

Varda Space Industries is looking for a highly motivated Inventory Specialist to join the supply chain team. We are looking for creative candidates who will contribute to development efforts in improving pharmaceuticals with microgravity. As an Inventory Specialist at Varda, you will play a critical role in maintaining inventory operations to enable us to build our spacecraft. Varda is a start-up, so you will have the opportunity to influence our processes and step outside the box.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with inventory, possesses high attention to detail, and shares a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Properly store material in inventory
Prepare kits of materials requested within ERP system
Monitor inventory shelf life and stock levels
Perform inventory counts

Required Qualifications

1-2+ years of experience with receiving inventory, inspecting inventory, or preparing kits
Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating a forklift
Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees

Pay Range

Analyst Level: $27.88 to $37 per hour
Associate Level: $35 to $48 per hour
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits

Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns.

Regular Full-Time Positions:

Health & Wellness 

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options

Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance

$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses

12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)

Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial & Retirement 

Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up

401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)

$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement

Relocation support for new hires, if needed

Workplace Experience & Perks 

Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly

Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations

Complimentary EV charging

Benefits for Internship Positions:

Health & Wellness  

Paid observed holidays.

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.

$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses.

Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents.

Financial  

$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement.

Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible

Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible.

Workplace Experience & Perks 

Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly

Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations

Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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