Warehouse Inventory Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Reports To: Director – Solar Operations

Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Bakersfield, CA

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 6 GW of utility-scale wind, solar, and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

As a Warehouse & Logistics Technician at Onward Energy, you will serve as the operational backbone of our parts, tools, and material flow supporting utility-scale solar operations. This role blends hands-on warehouse execution with logistics coordination and active participation in inventory strategy.

You will ensure accurate inventory, rapid material deployment, compliant test equipment, and field readiness — directly reducing downtime, technician travel, emergency freight, and outage duration.

This role is a process owner and operational leader for warehouse execution and inventory effectiveness.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations & Receiving

• Ensure reliable on-site receiving of all inbound shipments
• Verify quantities, inspect for damage, and properly log materials into inventory systems
• Prevent lost, misdelivered, or unattended drop-offs
  Maintain organized, clearly labeled, and accessible warehouse layout

Inventory Management & Strategy Execution

• Conduct routine cycle counts and physical audits to maintain high inventory accuracy
• Maintain min/max reorder thresholds and critical spare availability
• Partner with Operations, Asset Management, and Procurement to execute agreed inventory strategy
• Provide feedback on consumption trends, vendor performance, failures, and changing spare needs
• Reduce shrinkage, stockouts, and emergency procurement

Field Logistics & Technician Support

• Deliver parts, tools, and test equipment to sites as needed to reduce technician travel time
• Stage materials and kits for outages, PMs, and major corrective work
• Assist with loading/unloading during high-activity periods
• Improve turnaround time from delivery to deployment

Test Equipment & Calibration Management

• Track calibration