Inventory Specialist (Contract)

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters- to implement safer, more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff, pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task, leads to big gains.Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet! Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA. Summary Our See & Spray Team is looking for a highly motivated Inventory Specialist to deliver the promise of Precision Agriculture to the world’s farm fields. In this role, you will collaborate with our team to develop, test, and optimize hardware systems that power our agricultural and construction equipment. We tackle our objectives with multi-functional engineering teams. Our team is empowered to figure out how to overcome challenges and plan and prioritize work; everyone is a key contributor. Employment Type : 6-month contract-to-hire Work Location : Santa Clara, CA. Expect 5 days/week in the office. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Job Responsibilities The main job responsibilities include: Develop inventory control processes and documentation. Perform regular audits to verify inventory accuracy. Assist with item identification, shipment coordination, and finding alternative components when requested items are out of stock. Navigate the Airtable inventory system to locate items, determine item owners, log transactions/team transfers, and update quantities accurately. Ensure inventory space is kept organized, and box quantity labels/locations are up to date and accurate. Receive new items into inventory, assign serial numbers, print labels, and shelve items appropriately. Cross-reference items with purchase orders for correct team assignment. Monitor the inventory space to deter unauthorized item retrieval. Track supply quantities and collaborate with teams to ensure adequate stock levels. Manage bulk orders and coordinate with purchasing and vendors to ensure correct items are ordered. Oversee overstock inventory, manage items stored in the garage, and monitor inventory levels in both spaces. Assist with any preliminary assembly work before systems are stored in inventory. Fulfill daily inventory requests onsite from 9 AM to 5 PM, ensuring orders placed between 9 AM and 3 PM are completed within 1 hour. Required Experience and Skills 4-6 years of technician experience with a strong background in inventory management. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in inventory management software and systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience and Skills Microsoft Office products. Inventory tracking and management. System debugging and testing. Experience with the design and manufacture of inventory systems. Passionate about agriculture. Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services. At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. The US hourly pay range for this position is $28/hr - $42/hr. Please note that our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr