goTenna is foundationally disrupting the +$50B global Mesh Networking industry with communication solutions 40x more cost-effective, 12x lighter, 10x smaller and 6x longer-lasting than anything else on the market.
We are seeking a qualified intern to join the Supply Chain & Operations team to support in shipping, inventory management, retail and B2B/B2G order fulfillment, import/export compliance, and sales operations.
As goTenna expands the reach of both its customer base and product lines, this role will work with the SC & Ops team on strategic process building around inventory management and order fulfillment. This role requires a fine-tuned eye for detail, a solutions-oriented mindset, the ability to think critically, and a knack for solving problems on the fly in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Communicating and coordinating with freight carriers to schedule pickups/shipments, creating and organizing shipping labels, bills of lading, commercial invoices and other documentation, and effectively addressing customs clearance issues
- Compiling weekly sell-through data from channel partners
- Utilizing our 3PL's UI to generate inventory and transaction reports
- Efficiently fulfilling individual customer purchase orders and wholesale orders to retail partners through our 3PL
- Handling and assembling occasional shipments from our Brooklyn HQ
- Assisting with and facilitating monthly inventory cycle counts for items housed at both 3PL and Brooklyn HQ
- Supporting sales and marketing teams as needed with product samples and shipments
- Creating and tracking purchase orders for vendors and contract manufacturers
Required qualifications & experience:
- Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and efficient manner
- Self-motivated and willing to work in a fast-past environment while learning new things
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
It'd be awesome if you had:
- Experience utilizing carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc) for parcel and/or freight service
- Inventory management experience
- An interest in telecommunications and decentralized networks
- An affinity for people who like telling jokes, sharing funny links, doing cool stuff outside work, and being creative about team-building (e.g. survival skills training, murder mystery dinner theater, shuffleboard tournament, Mafia/Werewolf).
- Love for goTenna and our mission to build a distributed communication network from the ground-up!
This is a paid, part-time internship (15-20 hours/week) based in Brooklyn, NY, reporting to the Operations Analyst. We are looking for a part-time summer intern who can commit to at least 12 weeks between May-August 2019.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.