Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Inventory and Logistics Specialist to join our team in Mountain View, CA. This hands-on role is key to ensuring efficient warehouse operations by managing inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting the movement of materials across departments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and is eager to learn and adapt to new technologies that drives operational excellence.
In this role, you will:
- Receive and process incoming shipments, including purchase orders, inter-company transfers, and vendor deliveries.
- Prepare and pack outgoing shipments using carriers, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to inbound or outbound materials, including inventory mismatches and order issues.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts of stock items, identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in inventory records
- Fulfill kit requests by pulling, organizing, and staging materials for delivery
- Assist with truck loading and unloading to ensure efficient material flow
- Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to implement new tools, technologies, and processes that enhance warehouse operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, adhering to company safety standards and protocols
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required); experience in lieu of education
- Minimum of two years of experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics management role
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day
- Prior forklift experience strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with warehouse operations, material handling systems, and transportation
logistics - Experience getting exemption from API; lean cycle counting needed
- Experience with supply material on a flow production line
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software; SAP preferred.
- Experience with import/export compliance and regulations as well as with Lean or Six
Sigma methodologies
- Experience with warehouse operations, material handling systems, and transportation
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Facility is located in Lancaster, TX - 3901 Corporate Dr Ste 300
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
Skills Required
- Minimum of two years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Prior forklift experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies
- Experience with warehouse operations, material handling systems, and transportation
- Experience with lean cycle counting and obtaining API exemptions
- Experience supporting supply material on a flow production line
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- SAP experience or familiarity
- Experience with import/export compliance and Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
Kodiak Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for core engineering roles, with role postings indicating strong senior bands and offers aligned to autonomy peers. Salary ranges visible on listings reinforce competitiveness for experienced technical hires.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are commonly included with standard multi‑year vesting, and listings frequently note salary plus bonus and equity as part of offers. This makes ownership a regular component of total rewards for technical hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside life and short‑/long‑term disability, with FSA/HSA options available. Wellness partners such as mental‑health and primary‑care services are highlighted alongside core plans.
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What We Do
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry. We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality. Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology. We are proud to work with some of the best in the business. We’ve built a world class team of technologists from leading autonomous driving programs who know the industry inside and out. Our combined experience and commitment to the vision will allow us to put self-driving technology on the road in the safest and most effective way.
