Warehouse & Inventory Manager

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’s cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage optimization, and distribution logistics. This role ensures materials and products are accurately tracked, properly stored, and efficiently distributed to support operational needs. The position is accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting efficient material flow, and executing established processes and procedures. As a hands-on manager, this role prioritizes daily activities, coordinates with procurement and operations teams, and ensures the warehouse runs safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining accuracy, safety, and operational consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

Strategic Procurement Analytics & Operations Leadership

• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.

• Lead and develop warehouse team, including supervisors and staff.

• Establish clear workflows, roles, and accountability across warehouse functions.

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate inventory through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation.

• Develop and continuously improve inventory control processes and systems.

• Partner with procurement and operations to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.

Process & Systems Optimization

• Implement and enhance warehouse systems (ERP/WMS) to improve visibility and efficiency.

• Optimize warehouse layout, storage strategies, and material handling processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce errors.

Logistics & Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including vendor and freight management.

• Align with procurement, logistics, and field teams to ensure material availability.

• Provide administrative support for company fleet operations, including vehicle records, maintenance scheduling, and coordination with vendors.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture across warehouse and yard operations.

Performance Management

• Track and analyze KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, on-time shipments and warehouse productivity .

• Use data to drive decision-making and operational improvements

• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience in warehouse and inventory operations.

• Proficiency with ERP/Fleet systems (Procore, Koncurent, Fleetio, Samsara, Monday, Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• 5+ years of warehouse and inventory management experience, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety protocols and OSHA standards.

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

• Ability to lift or move materials as needed and perform physical warehouse duties when required.

• Forklift certification and familiarity with automated warehouse equipment

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work & Compensation:

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $95,000-$130,000 and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel may be required up to 10% to office/work/project sites in the greater Northeast Region and/or East Coast (but not limited to) of the United States.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse/Yard setting.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace:

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote/Field Work:

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview:

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).

401k Plan:

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks:

• PTO

• Financial Wellness Benefits

• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate

• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits

• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.