Supply Chain Manager - Instawork Robotics at Instawork

San Francisco, California, United States

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$100,000 – $140,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Robotics, Technology, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Supply chain professional with at least 4 years of experience managing logistics or supply chain planning for a global product company
Problem-solver who anticipates bottlenecks and issues to keep operations running smoothly
Builder who enjoys onboarding new suppliers and creating new global distribution networks without a standard corporate playbook
Innovator who thrives on ambiguity and works at startup speed
Nice-to-haves
Experience in hardware logistics at an early-stage or mid-stage startup
Experience with material planning or hardware operations management

Responsibilities

Vendor relationship management - Identify and onboard new suppliers, manage existing hardware vendors
Procurement - Purchase inventory and manage inbound logistics
Logistics - Manage the distribution of equipment to distributed workforce in the US and APAC regions
Prototyping - Source products and partners for rapid prototype development as researching new data collection hardware and equipment
Analyze Performance - Monitor and communicate the performance of the distribution network by tracking key metrics and summarizing insights for the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply Chain PlanningProcurementLogisticsVendor ManagementInventory ManagementHardware LogisticsMaterial PlanningGlobal DistributionPerformance MetricsPrototyping

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Supply Chain Manager position?

For CA based applicants, the base salary is between $100K to $140K. This position is also eligible for equity in the form of stock options.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans starting on the date of hire, flexible paid time off, at least 8 paid company holidays, phone and commuter stipends, supplemental pay on qualified leaves, employee HSA contributions, flexible spending plans, 401K, and Perkspot discount program.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 4 years of experience managing logistics or supply chain planning for a global product company, plus skills as a problem-solver who anticipates bottlenecks, a builder who creates new suppliers and distribution networks, and an innovator who thrives in ambiguity at startup speed.

What are Instawork's company values?

The company values are Empathy, Trust & Candor; Bias for Action with high-velocity decision-making and learning from mistakes; and Always Be Learning, encouraging curiosity amid AI transformations.

Instawork

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

About Instawork

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. It primarily serves companies looking for hourly workers, offering a solution that is more efficient than traditional staffing agencies. The platform features an intelligent matching system that pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, supported by a rigorous vetting process to ensure reliability. This has led to a high demand for Instawork's workers, with 93% of businesses wanting them to return and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before they pick up shifts, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from the database. Instawork generates revenue by charging businesses for connecting them with workers, and its importance grew during the pandemic, solidifying its market position.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$144MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Risks

Competition from gig economy platforms like Wonolo and Bluecrew is increasing.

Regulatory scrutiny over worker classification could impact Instawork's business model.

Economic downturns in hospitality may reduce demand for hourly workers.

Differentiation

Instawork offers an automated matching solution for hospitality professionals and businesses.

The platform connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term and seasonal workers.

Instawork's intelligent matching system ensures high demand and low no-show rates.

Upsides

Post-pandemic demand for flexible work solutions boosts Instawork's market relevance.

Acquisition of Able Jobs expands Instawork's tools and global market offerings.

Expansion into Phoenix and Savannah captures regional demand for flexible staffing.

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