Logistics & Fulfillment Lead

ABOUT FIELDKIT

FieldKit is an open conservation technology firm that empowers conservationists and communities to tackle environmental challenges by making low-cost, effective, accessible tools for environmental monitoring.

FieldKit is an independent operating project of Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit that accelerates impact for sustainability-focused initiatives.

ABOUT MULTIPLIER

Multiplier accelerates impact for innovative projects focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient and equitable world. At Multiplier, program teams can turn game-changing ideas into planet-saving impact, and they can do it faster and better than they otherwise could.

Multiplier celebrates diversity and is committed to building teams and partnerships that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Multiplier is also committed to providing an environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment. Multiplier prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance, or for any other factor that is not based on merit.

As FieldKit has evolved, it’s become clear that we need someone on our team who can set us up for growth, work hands-on to shape our logistical and fulfillment procedures, and optimize the process of getting FieldKit products into customers’ hands.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to own FieldKit’s logistical operations, preparing and fulfilling customer orders from beginning to end. You’re adept at working to deadlines, tracking your progress, and forecasting upcoming crunch moments that might necessitate additional support staff. If you’re a proactive problem solver who would love nothing more than to shape both our lab space and operational processes into a well-oiled machine, we’d love to hear from you. This job offers the opportunity to see your work impact positively on the environment and our planet’s natural treasures, while acting as an invaluable, independent member of our small, fun team and growing as a leader as FieldKit expands.

Key Responsibilities

Here are some of the core responsibilities for the job—these are what you would spend most of your time doing:

Fostering and managing relationships with our suppliers

Developing a methodology for efficiently and safely organizing our lab/mini warehouse space and implementing it

Managing inventory by performing stocktakes, maintaining digital stock counts in our systems, forecasting ordering needs, making purchase orders, and shipping parts to third party manufacturers

Prepping and fulfilling orders of FieldKit hardware for customers and FieldKit expeditions, including parts assembly, calibration and testing (we’ll train you on this)

Liaising with building management, couriers and contractors

Sometimes you might also:

Research and manage shipping logistics for domestic and international shipments, including liaising with legal and tax consultants to build shipping protocols

Document and develop internal protocols and processes

Train and oversee additional fulfillment support, as needed

Prep the lab for meetings, and provide production assistance including support for team travel logistics and expense reporting

If you’re a dependable strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves and jump in, we want to speak with you. We value a diversity of backgrounds and expertise so if you’re confident in your ability to do the job, then we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Excellent time management and prioritization (“big picture”) skills with an eye for detail

Comfortable with independent, self-directed working as well as working in a team

Comfortable in a lab/warehouse environment

Excellent communication skills, both direct and empathetic

Digitally savvy and comfortable in Google suite, WordPress, WooCommerce, Slack, Katana MRP, ShipStation or similar

Must be able to work out of the FieldKit lab in Downtown Los Angeles

Preferred

Experience with hardware development and fabrication

Experience with scaling up small businesses

Experience with warehouse/lab management best practices

Experience with shipping logistics

Experience with the ordering and stocking of electronic components