ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS
Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.
Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.
POSITION SUMMARY
Location: On-site at our Pinehurst area facilities
The Inventory Associate is a hands-on operational role responsible for building and continuously improving our inventory tracking systems, managing outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials move efficiently throughout the facility. This position plays a critical role in supporting Kraken Kinetics’ manufacturing and program execution by ensuring production materials and customer shipments are properly documented, organized, and transferred to the appropriate internal teams.
The role works closely with cross-functional team members, production staff, program managers, and supply chain personnel to collaboratively design, implement, and maintain smooth material flow from fabrication to final shipment. This position reports to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager and helps ensure that customer shipments and internal shipment of materials and components required for fabrication, testing, and program delivery are handled efficiently and documented accurately.
This is a hands-on operational role, and candidates should be comfortable working in a warehouse or production environment and performing physical shipping and material handling tasks on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who takes pride in building organized, efficient operations and maintaining good communication and accurate material flow in support of critical manufacturing work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
System Development & Continuous Improvement
- Build, structure, and optimize inventory tracking systems to enhance warehouse organization and material flow.
- Collaborate closely with team members across production and supply chain to design and implement inventory architecture.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing inventory systems to eliminate inefficiencies and adapt to scaling manufacturing needs.
- Establish standardized processes and documentation protocols for how inventory data is captured and updated.
Inventory & Material Tracking
- Maintain accurate inventory records using Fishbowl/NetSuite inventory management software to move inventory between locations and confirm outbound shipments.
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic inventory checks.
- Maintain shipment logs and tracking information for internal reference.
- Assist with movement of finished goods from production areas to shipping preparation areas.
- Ensure proper labeling and identification of materials within staging areas.
- Support receiving responsibilities when needed.
Shipping & Outbound Logistics
- Package and prepare outbound shipments across three local Kraken Kinetics locations including packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier coordination.
- Ensure products and materials are packaged appropriately to prevent damage during transport.
- Generate and maintain shipment documentation including packing slips, shipment logs, and tracking records.
- Inform internal customers (sales, customer service, etc) of shipment delays or issues due to carrier delays.
- Coordinate shipment pickups with commercial carriers and customer’s carriers (e.g., UPS,…