Supply Chain Analyst

Kodiak was founded in April 2018 to develop autonomous technology that carries freight forward—so people, partners, and the planet thrive. Navigating highway environments presents vastly different challenges than urban streets. Kodiak’s experienced team has developed the industry’s most advanced technology stack purpose-built specifically for long-haul trucks. From our sensor fusion system that maximizes the value of every sensing modality, to our unique lightweight mapping solution that allows our trucks to navigate ever-changing highway construction zones, our world-class team of industry pioneers is bringing the benefits of autonomy to the $800B a year trucking industry quickly, safely, and efficiently.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to join our fast-growing startup team. This dynamic role is essential to ensuring the effective planning, purchasing, and tracking of materials across our operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and management of strategies to provide Kodiak with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. This position requires a hands-on mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of a startup environment.

In this role you will:

• Support sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet operational requirements and collaborate with internal teams to understand material needs and ensure timely order placement and delivery
• Maintain preferred supplier list and track vendor performance for cost, quality, and delivery and process purchase orders, track order status, and follow up on delays or discrepancies.
• Support contract administration, including review of supplier terms and compliance with purchasing policies
• The candidate must efficiently handle RMAs, communicate clearly with suppliers and teams, and maintain accurate records. A strong understanding of the RMA process is essential for timely resolution.  Assist in researching new suppliers, off-the-shelf solutions, and alternative materials
• Learn and apply legal concepts in purchasing (Terms & Conditions, MSAs, MPAs, Vendor Managed Inventory) and understand and apply Incoterms for domestic and international procurement
• Maintain an organized and well-labeled inventory system, floating material and improving traceability. and perform regular inventory audits and cycle counts using ABC methodology
• Monitor and track inventory check-in/check-out activity and help enforce usage of internal part numbers
• Support material kitting and staging for manufacturing and engineering builds and assist in optimizing inventory storage and flow within the facility
• Ensure data accuracy between physical inventory, ERP system, and PLM platform
• Develop and implement procedures related to receiving, handling, and storing inventory.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to support day-to-day activities and material needs.
• Support Finance team with invoice allocation for various Kodiak Projects and programs
• Contribute to process improvements across procurement, finance, and inventory functions

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, and/or equivalent experience. 
• 4+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or startup environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with inventory and procurement modules in PLM tools (e.g., Arena) a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management and analysis skills.
• Self - motivated and highly organized to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with procurement best practices, inventory management principles, and supply chain fundamental

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and  MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)