Lead, Inventory Specialist - Memphis

ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Lead, Inventory Specialist at SpaceXAI, you will oversee warehouse and inventory operations supporting our rapidly expanding data centers. You will lead the receiving, storage, kitting, issuance, and tracking of high-value servers, networking equipment, power and cooling components, spare parts, and infrastructure materials. In this role you will mentor team members, manage daily priorities and backlogs, drive inventory accuracy, and ensure material is available when needed for construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. You are expected to be hands-on, maintain a high sense of urgency, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improveOversee daily shift backlogs and inventory-related queues. Maintain continual oversight of incoming receipts, RMA backlogs, and outgoing material requests to ensure compliance with metric targetsRe-assign daily shift resources to meet demands and prioritize critical data center hardware, spare parts, and infrastructure materialsProvide input to employees' performanceFunction as focal point for area group production coordinators, Site Operations, and priorities related to inventory and material flowParticipate in adding to the area's to-do lists for improvement projectsFulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handedMentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the jobTrain continuously to improve the workers' skills in inventory accuracy, material handling, and system processesMonitor department consumables, spare parts, and critical inventory levels; drive reordering and replenishmentMonitor the general inventory/fulfillment email inbox and resolve issues promptlyReceive, inspect, store, and issue servers, networking gear, power/cooling components, parts, details, and hardware as required to support data center construction, expansion, and operationsStore parts and materials in bins, drawers, racks, and designated locations; accurately identify part numbers and storage locationsPerform picking functions to make up necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware; ascertain that all items are available and accounted for in kitMaintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures, especially for high-value and sensitive equipmentMonitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock (FIFO) Maintain accurate environmental and temperature requirements for any temperature-sensitive materialsInterface with other fulfillment centers, other sites, Shipping, Receiving, Planning, Quality Control, Purchasing, Procurement, and related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of materialMaintain good housekeeping and organization of warehouse and staging areas for efficiency (5S principles) Support the organization's metric goals and objectives for inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and material availabilityConduct and oversee regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliationsManage Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processes, including inspection, documentation, and coordination with vendorsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalency certificate 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment 2+ years of experience working in materials management or inventory controlExperience with data entry and inventory tracking systemsPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degreeCapability to operate a forklift and other related inventory/material handling equipmentExperience within data center, technology, aerospace, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing environmentsExcellent computer skills including Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (Word, Excel/Sheets, Outlook)ERP or WMS system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) Experience and understanding of inventory, kitting, and RMA processesDetail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgencyPrior lead or supervisory experience in warehouse/inventory operationsFamiliarity with structured cabling, server/hardware handling, or data center material flowADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. unassistedLifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionWillingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed to support data center operations and build schedulesMust be able to work in a warehouse and data center environmentSpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.