Inventory Lead - Europe, Kuiper Business Development

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

The Project Kuiper European Consumer team is looking for a talented Inventory Lead who will be responsible for European operations.

This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their , citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.

Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with Kuiper supply chain, operations, and installation teams to manage inventory forecasts and ensure timely stock replenishment
- Design and manage inventory planning processes with third-party providers (3PLs), establishing reorder points, safety stock levels, and delivery schedules aligned with Kuiper's installation forecasts and seasonal demand patterns
- Direct end-to-end inventory operations across multiple distribution centres, focusing on critical satellite equipment and ensuring 3PLs maintain 100% fulfilment rates for customer installations
- Lead weekly and monthly S&OP meetings with 3PL and global colleagues to align 13-week rolling forecasts with actual demand, optimizing stock positioning across the network
- Oversee last-mile logistics network, managing distribution routes and transportation partners between Kuiper and 3PL distribution centres
- Establish and track KPIs for effective 3PL management, including inventory turns and delivery performance
- Enforce compliance with equipment handling protocols, including storage requirements and adherence to regulatory standards for communications equipment
- Build and manage relationships with key 3PL partners, developing improvement roadmaps to enhance service levels
- Drive inventory health reporting and improvement initiatives with Kuiper global teams
- Serve as the European point of contact for logistics and stock integrity
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in inventory storage and handling
- Deliver regular performance reports to senior management on inventory status, stock levels, and logistics metrics
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the logistics network