Warehouse Manager

Firestorm Labs is seeking a proactive and strategic
Warehouse Manager
to join our growing team in San Diego. You will enhance Firestorm’s operational readiness by overseeing warehouse management functions. You will also be responsible for overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods while maintaining optimal inventory levels, timely order fulfillment, and cost-effective shipping that is following safety and regulatory standards.

• Plan and manage in‑process warehouse operations to ensure materials are accurately prepared, staged, and delivered to their required points of use on schedule.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts and audits.
• Implement, manage and maintain a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Track and control serialized, regulated, and high-value equipment in accordance with Firestorm and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate redistribution of materials to maintain readiness.
• Manage packaging, labeling, shipping, and receipt of equipment, including hazardous materials and battery shipments.
• Ensure on-time customer deliveries while minimizing cost and risk.
• Work with various stakeholders to maintain compliance with U.S. export control regulations, U.S. and international customs regulations, transportation regulations, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, records, and inventory data.
• Support audits, inspections, and customer reporting for warehouse operations.
• Execute warehouse workflows while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Utilize ERP, inventory, and logistics systems to maintain accurate data and support operational decisions.
• Develop and maintain warehouse SOPs, checklists, and readiness procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for warehouse planning and execution with internal and external stakeholders and line partners.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Programs, and Business Development to align warehouse functions with operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support mission success.
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years’ experience of relative experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse or fulfillment operations, defense contracting, or an operational supply chain role
• Experience managing inventory and warehouse operations with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with serialized equipment and controlled assets
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and execution skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience in logistics and warehouse management, including coordinating material flow, managing inventory, and supporting operational activities in dynamic environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and logistics/inventory systems.

• Prior warehouse experience in support of manufacturing
• Experience with international shipments and working with trade compliance teams on export-controlled shipments.
• Experience with compliant Haz Mat/DG shipping of Class 9 materials
• Familiarity with ERP or WMS systems
• Relevant certifications (CSCP, CPL, or equivalent)

At Firestorm, we're building toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics. That means equipping warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. Not in months, not from a depot halfway around the world, but now, in the field, on demand.
We're a VC-backed defense technology company pioneering an expeditionary manufacturing ecosystem that produces and sustains modular, mission-adaptable unmanned systems, parts and components for repair and sustainment, and the software to transform point solutions into a network of strategic assets.
We're building a team of engineers, operators, and problem-solvers who believe the future of deterrence cannot rely only on…