Warehouse Materials Lead

About Pebble Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work, and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades. At Pebble, we are building out the future of lighter, more flexible living. We see a world where your home can be anywhere you want to take it. Pebble blends the best of what it means to be at home, on the road, and off-grid into something useful and magical. This is a collective effort. Our team is dedicated to making not just products, but a lifestyle that is truly sustainable. If the idea of building out the future sparks your imagination and intersects with your skills, we’d love to meet you.

Pebble is seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse and material management functions at our Fremont facility. This role will lead daily warehouse operations to support manufacturing and production needs using Netsuite ERP system, ensure timely material flow through Kanban and line-side delivery systems, manage inbound freight scheduling and third-party warehouse logistics providers. You will be responsible for the control and accurate movement of all production materials both on and off-site. Furthermore, you will be responsible for storage, transport and tracking of finished vehicles. Although you will be primarily focused on the control of production materials and finished goods, you will also need to have a strong understanding of outbound international shipping and monitoring of inbound shipping arrival schedules to facilitate scheduling receiving operations. You will occasionally interact with our Customs brokers to resolve potential delays to the materials receiving schedule. You will supervise warehouse staff and play a key role in establishing scalable systems and best practices to support our rapid growth. Pebble is a start-up company so in addition to providing warehousing leadership, you will also be expected to regularly participate hands-on with daily operations tasks. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, inventory control, material storage, line-side delivery and finished goods storage.

• Ensure timely and accurate flow of materials to support production schedules, utilizing Kanban systems and lean material handling techniques.

• Supervise, train, and develop warehouse employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate inbound freight deliveries, including scheduling, tracking, and vendor communication.

• Manage relationships and performance of third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse service providers.

• Implement and improve material handling processes and tools to optimize space, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams to forecast material needs and resolve bottlenecks.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts, reconciliations, and audits.

• Enforce safety protocols and compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.

• Develop and maintain processes for material control and movement with integration into ERP systems

• Maintain data files and publish regular operations reports

Qualifications

• 7 years of combined experience in warehouse, logistics, dispatch or material management roles.

• 5 years direct experience with warehouse materials management

• 5 years people leadership experience

• Hands-on experience with Kanban, lean processes, and line-side replenishment

• Strong knowledge of inventory systems, warehouse layouts, and ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar).

• 3 years experience working with third party warehouse logistics providers

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control with specific experience in cycle count programs

• 3 years experience direct or indirect working with import documentation

• 2 years experience preparing or managing outbound international shipments

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Small package shipping management experience using either UPS, FedEx, USPS or DHL

• Can demonstrate the ability to transport palletized freight using a Forklift

• Strong knowledge of spreadsheet construction and spreadsheet data analysis

• Experience presenting management summaries to company leadership

• Bachelor degree from an accredited University

• Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Unlimited Paid Vacation Policy $118,000—$140,000 USD