Operations Specialist

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Operations Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Jose, CA

Compensation: $68,640 – $75,000 / year

Description

CEPTON, a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking an Operations Specialist to assist our operations department with purchase orders and shipping logistics.

The Operations Specialist will report directly to our Sr. Operations Manager.

Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one’s ability to learn more than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom; we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

What You Will Do:

• Place purchase orders for manufacturing and engineering departments.
• Order placement and contact vendors to confirm the order.
• Enter data into ERP software.
• Review deliveries against the orders to ensure accuracy, track the status of all orders.
• Reconcile purchases against payment records, etc.
• Assist the accounting department with vendor bills.
• Help the shipping department to create shipments and follow up on shipment progress.
• Enter receiving data in ERP system.
• Collaborate with different vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Processing
• Work closely with the technical support team/BD to facilitate replacements or repairs.
• Handle RMA requests from customers, addressing inquiries and guiding them through the RMA process.
• Work with our internal teams to evaluate returned products for quality and compliance with RMA policies.
• Weekly meeting with manufacture/customer support
• Update Asana and input all RMA related information.
• Create RMAREQ in NS for receipt of RMA.
• Create SO for RMA for releasing items to the customer.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other applicable fields
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and generally good computer skills
• Highly focused and detail-oriented
• Time management and prioritization skills

What We Will Offer:

• Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus program eligibility.
• 401k, FSA, or HSA.

Location:

• Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
• Some local on-site visits to key customers.
• Travel to regional customer sites and support trade shows and conferences if needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $68,640-$75,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

CEPTON Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.