--- title: 'Inventory Manager, Global Services & Support at Apptronik' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/inventory-manager-global-services-support-apptronik-austin-sy73whmqy0pk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Inventory Manager, Global Services & Support at Apptronik - **Company:** Apptronik - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-06-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6011880004?gh_jid=6011880004 ## Job description Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. ## JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director of Service Operations, the Inventory Manager is the heartbeat of our service supply chain. You don’t just move boxes; you ensure the pulse of our support operation remains steady. You are responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our service inventory, from forecasting demand and receiving shipments at our internal service depot, to creating a sustainable process, enabling our service and repair team to maintain high availability targets. You will be the architect of an organized physical environment, a guardian of data accuracy, and the primary engine that gets parts to where they need to be, exactly when they are needed. The GSS Mindset In Global Services & Support, we don’t just "fix things". We deliver confidence, at scale. - Customer-First Obsession: You don’t just resolve tasks; you prioritize the human experience. Every build, fix, or workflow is measured by its impact on the people who rely on our technology. - The Ultimate Partner: You are a collaborator at your core. You act as the essential bridge between the "messy reality" of the field and our internal ambitions, building trust across departments to ensure a unified effort. - Operational Evolution: You don't just follow a process; you own it. You find joy in creating order where none exists and possess the discipline to constantly "improve the system." - Dynamic Adaptability: You thrive in a "small-team" environment. You are a true team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and navigating fast-paced change with patience and a relentless focus on the solution. We are the shepherds of chaos. - The Culture Catalyst: You are the person everyone wants on their project team. You bring a "solution-first" energy to every interaction, acting as a cultural ambassador who elevates the morale and standards of those around you. You understand that how we work together is just as important as the work itself. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Warehouse Operations & Organization - Space Optimization: Design and maintain a logical warehouse layout that maximizes efficiency, optimized for workflow, safety, and accessibility. - Inventory Integrity: Lead regular cycle counts and full physical audits to ensure our digital records are a perfect reflection of physical reality. - Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, "tour-ready," and safe working environment, adhering to all local warehouse safety regulations. Inventory Management & Demand Planning - Demand Planning & Forecasting: Partner with service leaders and analyze historical usage data to forecast part consumption, align stock buffer levels, and establish accurate reorder points. - Inbound Logistics: Receive, inspect, and log incoming shipments, ensuring all items are accounted for, serialized, and undamaged. - Stock Maintenance: Proactively monitor stock levels, lead times, and safety stock to prevent service delays, backorders, or "stockout" scenarios. - Asset Tracking: Manage the serialization of high-value parts and maintain meticulously detailed records of specialized service kits. Pick, Pack, & Ship - Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick and pack parts for regional distribution, ensuring every item is secured for transit and arrives in perfect condition. - Logistics Coordination: Partner with Dock Operations and carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL) to manage outgoing shipments, including the preparation of packing lists and necessary documentation. - Regional Replenishment: Support our regional hubs to ensure they are consistently stocked with essential service components to minimize downtime. ## SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS - Logistics Proficiency: Solid understanding of shipping carriers, transit times, and shipping software. - Technical Savvy: Expert-level experience with Inventory Management Systems (IMS) or ERP software (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, or Business Central). - Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods in a warehouse environment. - Attention to Detail: A "zero-error" mindset regarding SKU numbers, quantities, and shipping addresses. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - Experience: 3–5 years in warehouse management, inventory control, or logistics. ## WORK ENVIRONMENT - On-site role based in Austin, TX Success Metrics - Inventory Accuracy: Maintain a >99% accuracy rate between physical and digital stock. - Order Cycle Time: Minimize the time from "order received" to "out the door." - System Uptime: Happy robots with the parts they need, exactly when they need them. Physical Requirements - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times - Must be able to stand and walk on manufacturing floors for extended periods during supplier visits - Vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and inspect parts and assemblies - Hearing and speech to communicate *This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ## About Apptronik ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apptronik builds advanced humanoid robots for real-world industrial applications, starting with manufacturing and warehousing, to address labor shortages and improve human productivity. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series A) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Founded as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin; leadership includes CEO Jeff Cardenas and CTO Nicholas Paine ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Robot Manufacturing, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence - Target customers: B2B / Enterprise — manufacturing facilities, warehousing and logistics operators, supply chain organizations - Mission or purpose statement: “It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine” — building robots that empower humans to live to their fullest potential by solving labor shortages and reducing physical strain. ## Products & Services - **[Apollo Humanoid Robot Platform]**: A full-electric, bipedal humanoid robot designed for industrial use. Combines advanced hardware, embodied AI, and fleet-level management software. Current applications include material handling, line-side tasks, palletizing, case picking, trailer unloading, and inspection. Built as a scalable platform that can extend into healthcare, eldercare, and home environments over time. (Type: Hardware + SaaS Platform) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Annual Revenue**: ~$3.5 million (estimated) - **Total Funding**: ~$963.8 million (includes a Seed Round of $14.6M in 2022, a Corporate Round in 2025, and an undisclosed Series A round; notable investors include Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Google) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Google, Terex, Humanoid Global - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 98.1% year-over-year to 334 employees (2026 data). Named to the **2026 CNBC Disruptor 50** list. Recognized on the **Best Places to Work** list (2024, 2025). Won the **2025 IEEE Robotics & Automation Product Innovation Award**. Named **Most Innovative** (2025). Active job postings increased 238.5% year-over-year (88 open roles). Acquired Elevate Robotics Inc. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep heritage**: Spun out of UT Austin’s Human Centered Robotics Lab; team dates back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge (2015) and includes ex-NASA collaborators. - **Full-stack vertical integration**: Covers hardware, embodied AI, and fleet-level management software — a complete, scalable platform rather than a one-off robot. - **Safe, human-centric design**: Built for human environments from the ground up, with a focus on reducing physical strain and complementing human workers, not replacing them. - **Early enterprise traction**: Active partnerships with major industrial players like Mercedes-Benz and Terex, proving real-world deployment over lab demos. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling Apollo for manufacturing and warehouse deployment (current core market). - Expanding into more complex environments: construction, healthcare, eldercare, and the home. - Continuous hardware and software upgrades (CEO Jeff Cardenas calls humanoid robotics “the space race of our time” and has signaled major upgrades to Apollo). - Building out fleet-level tools for multi-robot management and learning. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Work on the frontier of humanoid robotics with a stated ethos of “Man + Machine” — robots that improve human quality of life. - **High-growth environment**: Doubled headcount year-over-year with massive funding and expanding job postings; strong career growth potential. - **Culture values**: Passion, creativity, collaboration, integrity, curiosity, and humility are explicitly stated as core values. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Flexible PTO (open, unlimited) - 401k retirement plan - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - Parental leave - Flexible work hours - Collaborative and innovative work environment - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated; 77% of workforce is in the United States (majority in Austin HQ). Specific roles may vary, but the company promotes a collaborative environment. - **Talent sources**: Attracts talent from top robotics and tech companies — SpaceX, Tesla, Fox Robotics, Agility Robotics, Apple, iRobot, Neocis, and top universities (UT Austin). - **Employee rating**: 3.9/5.0 on employer reviews (Work-Life: 3.5, Career: 3.7). ## Sources 1. [apptronik.com](https://apptronik.com/) — Company homepage 2. [apptronik.com/about-us](https://apptronik.com/about-us) — About Us / History / Mission 3. [apptronik.com/careers](https://apptronik.com/careers?gh_src=B+Capital+job+board) — Careers page / Perks & Culture 4. [apptronik.com/careers/job-listings](https://apptronik.com/careers/job-listings) — Open job listings 5. [linkedin.com/company/apptronik-inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apptronik-inc.) — LinkedIn company profile (revenue, headcount, funding, employee breakdown) ## Other roles at Apptronik - [Controls Engineer - Actuation](https://feeny.ai/job/controls-engineer-actuation-apptronik-austin-77g1z6r3fcxj) — Austin, TX - [Principal Robotics Machine Learning Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-robotics-machine-learning-engineer-apptronik-austin-maby3qr4xvak) — Austin, TX - [Workplace Experience Manager (Customer Briefing Center)](https://feeny.ai/job/workplace-experience-manager-customer-briefing-center-apptronik-sunnyvale-9dxctpd073c9) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Senior Systems Engineer - Chassis](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-chassis-apptronik-austin-6se3gzgrq5em) — Austin, TX - [Senior Robot Operator](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-robot-operator-apptronik-austin-m9qrc9drf86t) — Austin, TX - [Staff Simulation Architect - Core Simulation Platform](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-simulation-architect-core-simulation-platform-apptronik-austin-117z0qakax2b) — Austin, TX - [Director, Product Learning & Development](https://feeny.ai/job/director-product-learning-development-apptronik-austin-tk6vhqnh31yt) — Austin, TX - [Global Fleet Operations Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/global-fleet-operations-specialist-apptronik-austin-zwtj3ybk24q2) — Austin, TX - [Senior Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-ml-infrastructure-apptronik-austin-18dndaxv44yc) — Austin, TX - [Staff Perception Hardware Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-perception-hardware-engineer-apptronik-austin-19bevj2req6r) — Austin, TX