Inventory & Logistics Lead
Loft Orbital
Operations
Golden, CO, USA
USD 100k-130k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 12, 2026
Wanna join the adventure?
Loft is looking for an Inventory & Logistics Lead to join our team and help us develop and implement scalable inventory management and control processes. In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for establishing barcode and labeling requirements for inventory items and locations, streamlining data entry, and reducing errors. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve any issues encountered throughout inventory and logistics processes, ensuring inventory accuracy and material traceability.
About this Role:
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including priority shipments and customs clearance when required
- Work with carriers and logistics agencies to ensure shipments are sent with appropriate priority, clear customs (as necessary) and reach intended destinations on-time
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions (i.e., receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing and shipping parts) across offices globally and onsite
- Organize inventory and receiving spaces to optimize workflow and build out processes and documentation for workflows
- Conduct regular cycle counts of inventory and reconcile discrepancies. Manage real-time inventory accuracy and maintain organized material traceability
- Manage vendor-supplied documentation for received items (e.g., CoCs, RMAs, EIDPs)
Must Haves:
- 6+ years’ experience in inventory, receiving, and/or logistics functions, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Prior experience working in electronics assembly, integration and/or test environment
- Prior experience working within ERP/MRP-Driven systems
- Prior experience with international customs, import/export, dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipment requirements
- Familiarity with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT (Dept. of Transportation) requirements
- Familiarity of requirements regarding packaging, handling, storage and transportation of electronics and hazardous materials.
- Strong understanding of material traceability, inventory control, and production staging
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Proven ability to build and scale operational processes in fast-moving environments
- Ability to manage changing priorities and support multiple production schedules
- Must be able to work on-site in Golden on a regular basis
- Must be able to lift and carry up to ~50 lbs
- Must be able to operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment
- Must be able to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift within 3 months of starting
- Must be comfortable working in a production, warehouse, and lab environment
Nice to Haves:
- Prior experience with receiving inspection and/or aerospace workmanship requirements (e.g., IPC-610, IPC-620)
- Prior experience obtaining and/or maintaining special permit per DOT
- Prior experience working with EAR/ITAR regulations
- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings & BOMs
- Forklift certification
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
100000 - 130000 USD a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $100,000- $130,000 per year in Colorado This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.