Inventory Coordinator

Pay Rate

Why Join Us

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 15,000+ peoples lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in peoples lives at LA Family Housing!

The Position

The Inventory Coordinator is part of our Development and Community Engagement (DevCo) team, a talented, creative, and driven group of fundraisers focused on furthering the agencys mission and values. The Inventory Coordinator supports our mission of transitioning people out of homelessness and poverty by receiving and cataloging goods, food, supplies and equipment procured through purchasing or in-kind donations and stored at LAFHs storage warehouse (Snoopy) and coordinating the distribution of these items for use by program sites and agency operations. This position works with corporations, community groups, and individuals to receive donated and purchased goods, and collaborates with Programs and Operations management and staff on distribution.

What You'll Do

• Organize and maintain Snoopy, LAFHs storage warehouse located across the street from the main LAFH Campus. Ensure cleanliness, safety, and efficient storage practices.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, ladders, pallet shelving, rolling carts, lift gates, etc. and maintain safe use and best practices with all warehouse equipment.
• Keep track of equipment storage and report equipment or facility maintenance issues through the appropriate channels.
• Work with the In-Kind Donations Supervisor and Community Engagement Manager of In-Kind Donations to coordinate receiving and distribution logistics. Follow digital calendar instructions to ensure timely and accurate receipt and delivery of donated and purchased goods.
• Act as a key liaison between the In-Kind team, program staff, and delivery personnel. Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries with designated team contacts and assist staff during scheduled warehouse access hours.
• Sort and assemble purchased and donated goods for delivery including bulk orders.
• Support ongoing Community Engagement programs such as Welcome Home Kit assemblies and event-based donation drives.
• Lead and support volunteers focused on sorting, organizing, and assembling goods during scheduled warehouse shifts. Assign and oversee tasks to ensure volunteers productive use of time and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing inventory using Salesforce and other digital systems. Physically manage and label stock to ensure clear visibility of quantities, locations, and available goods.
• Greet and support donors/partners during donation drop-offs and represent LAFH professionally as a point of contact on-site.
• Attend regular meetings with program leads and the Community Engagement team to assess current inventory, forecast needs, and strategize procurement priorities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What You're Skilled At

• Warehouse and/or Inventory Management experience
• Must be able to perform electronic data entry
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Knowledge of issues related to homelessness.
• Capable of working with diverse populations, including those with high acuity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be timely, dependable, and adhere to agency policies.

Other

• Obtain and maintains CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a partial duty for this position and is required 10% of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required while adhering to fleet safety protocols.
• Must have and maintain a valid California Drivers License and auto insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule with flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Experience

• Position requires a minimum of an Associate degree with two years of work experience in distribution, sales, customer service, or equivalent
• 1 year experience in warehouse management required
• Experience training and mentoring staff and/or volunteers preferred
• Experience working at a non-profit preferred

What We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Fair Chance Act

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housings Fair Chance Act webpage.