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Edge Autonomy · 9 hours ago

Inventory & Logistics Manager

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

Edge Autonomy is seeking a Manager to lead all Logistics functions at their San Luis Obispo facility. The selected individual will be responsible for the design, performance, and regulatory compliance of material-movement and storage processes, while setting departmental strategy and ensuring efficient global shipping operations.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish the long-range plan for Logistics, including capacity planning, staffing, departmental KPIs, and workflow architecture

Create and maintain policies governing shipping, receiving, inventory control, export compliance, and internal freight operations

Oversee adherence to ITAR/EAR requirements, HTS codes, ECCN classification, controlled goods handling, and export-documentation accuracy

Lead the design of warehouse layout, material-flow strategy, and inventory-control methodology to align with business demands and regulatory requirements

Build and enforce cycle-counting programs, inventory-accuracy controls, and systemic root-cause analysis for discrepancies

Architect process-improvement initiatives using structured methods (Kaizen, A3, error-proofing)

Direct training programs that elevate team capability in export compliance, hazardous materials rules, customs requirements, and ERP-driven material management

Provide training, guidance, support, and assistance to inventory, shipping, logistics, and production staff

Maintain oversight of timekeeping, staffing, and performance management while delegating day-to-day supervision to team leads or supervisors

Direct the selection, qualification, and performance management of freight forwarders, carriers, brokers, and logistics partners

Enforce and promote a culture of safety by conducting regular safety inspections, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks in inventory and shipping operations

Qualification

Logistics managementExport complianceInventory controlERP/MRP systemsInternational logisticsFreight forwardingCustoms processesSafety governanceContinuous improvementMicrosoft 365Leadership

Required

Full working knowledge and background in Hazmat, Export Compliance and Shipping laws is required

Extensive background in logistics or inventory management with demonstrated ownership of cross-functional material-movement processes

Leadership experience with departmental-level responsibility, including strategic planning, metrics ownership, and personnel development

Strong competency in international logistics, export-control compliance, freight forwarding, customs processes, HTS classification, ECCN determination, and regulatory documentation

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, inventory-control principles, and warehouse-management tools

Capability to interpret technical documentation and integrate it into material-flow and classification decisions

High-accuracy decision maker capable of prioritizing in a complex operational environment

Knowledge of safety governance and regulatory obligations for material handling and shipping

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications