Warehouse Specialist

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.

Role Overview:

The Warehouse Specialist is a highly organized and detail-oriented individual responsible for supporting inventory, coordinating shipping, and receiving operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate should be versatile, able to handle multiple tasks, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This role involves monitoring inventory transactions, resolving discrepancies, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP and WMS systems, and a keen eye for detail to drive accuracy and operational efficiency. This position will involve a balance of inventory management duties as well as active participation in shipping and receiving tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of inventory data within the ERP/WMS system, ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility for decision-making.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Process inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Support ERP inventory module functions, including data entry, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Train end users on inventory processes, ERP system functionalities, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Manage the daily intake of all deliveries, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Verify part traceability and upload necessary documentation.
• Identify and flag any discrepancies in shipments.
• Ensure timely and efficient receiving of incoming packages, inspecting shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Manage both local and international shipments efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all shipping regulations, including expertise in customs clearance procedures.
• Assist with the shipping process, including packing, labeling, and scheduling shipments.
• Assist in order fulfillment and handle returns as needed.
• Handle materials, ensuring proper placement in dedicated drop zones.
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse environment.
• Assist in general housekeeping and organization of warehouse space to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, warehousing, and production, to streamline workflows and optimize stock levels.
• Work full-time out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California. 

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Foundry, ION, Netsuite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage large volumes of data.
• Effective communication skills to work cross-functionally with different teams and departments.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel/Google and data analysis tools for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification in inventory management or ERP systems (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, or ERP-specific training).
• Knowledge of inventory best practices, including FIFO, cycle counting,
• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and other government contract requirements related to inventory management and warehouse operations.

Why Chaos?

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Company Size: 150 employees and counting!
• More About Us: We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which we’ve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel, NEA, 8VC, and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus’ founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantir’s growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date!

Compensation Range: $30.00 - $38.00/hour

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

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