Inventory and Logistics Lead

Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion

Operations
San Leandro, CA, USA
USD 125k-150k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 28, 2025

Location

San Leandro, CA

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Delivery

Compensation

  • $125K – $150K • Offers Equity

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

About the Role

Job Overview:

The Inventory and Logistics Lead will establish and lead our shipping, receiving, and inventory operations. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable processes, building and managing a high-performance team, performing the same work alongside the team and ensuring products move in and out efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and document shipping, receiving, and inventory management procedures

  • Lead the setup and organization of the inventory cage, storage system, and material handling workflows

  • Hire, train, and manage a logistics and inventory team

  • Leverage inventory management systems and technology to enhance inventory tracking and reporting

  • Oversee and/or conduct daily inventory transactions, including receiving, put-away, kitting, cycle counts and adjustments

  • Maintain real-time, accurate counts through cycle counts and inventory audits. Analyze data to identify and address discrepancies, trends, and optimization opportunities

  • Establish relationships with carriers and freight partners to ensure cost-effective and timely shipments

  • Oversee inbound and outbound shipments, including scheduling and carrier relationships

  • Ensure compliance with all shipping regulations, packaging requirements, and safety protocols

  • Assist with the integration of our Manufacturing Execution System to help streamline our current supply chain processes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field

  • 8+ years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or warehouse operations

  • Experience leading, motivating, and developing a high performing team

  • Hands-on experience setting up shipping and receiving operations, including physical layout and system workflows

  • Strong knowledge of inventory management and logistics best practices

  • Excellent communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with implementing warehouse management systems and utilizing barcode scanning tools

  • Comfortable operating in an evolving, ambiguous, and cross-functional startup environment

Preferred but not required:

  • Experience with Coupa

  • Experience in a startup environment

  • Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Benefits:

  • Industry-competitive salary

  • Equity plan

  • 6% employer 401k matching

  • Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.

Compensation Range: $125K - $150K