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Full-Time

Inventory Control Specialist

Richmond

Posted on 6/25/2024

CoreWeave

CoreWeave

201-500 employees

Cloud service for GPU-accelerated workloads

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Entry

Petersburg, VA, USA + 1 more

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Proven experience in inventory management or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with asset management software
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • A curious nature to identify and solve problems
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.
  • Comfortable working in a data center environment, and ability to move and lift heavy objects
  • Capable of flexing and pivoting as priorities shift
  • A passion for technology and a willingness to learn about the latest advancements in cloud compute services.
Responsibilities
  • Asset Tracking: Maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware and other IT assets within the data center region, including servers, networking equipment, and other hardware and materials.
  • Logistics Management: Coordinate the shipping and receiving of IT materials and ensure their safe storage and distribution within the data center and to other facilities.
  • Audits: Conduct ongoing audits of the asset inventory to verify accuracy and completeness, and make necessary updates to the inventory records.
  • Resource Allocation: Collaborate with the operations team to allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that hardware and materials are available when needed and optimizing utilization.
  • Documentation: Keep detailed records of inventory, shipments, and audits, and provide regular reports to management.
  • Technology Skills: Utilize inventory management software and other tools to maintain accurate records.
  • Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with various teams, including Operations, IT, Procurement, and Finance to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records and take proactive measures to prevent inventory-related issues.
  • Travel: Be willing to travel (roughly 25%) within the designated region as needed to support inventory management and audits at various data center locations.

CoreWeave offers cloud computing services that specialize in GPU-accelerated workloads, which are crucial for tasks like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual effects rendering. Their infrastructure is built on a bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform, allowing clients to access powerful computing resources without the need for expensive hardware. CoreWeave's pay-as-you-go pricing model provides flexibility and scalability, making it appealing to tech companies, film studios, and enterprises. The company's goal is to deliver high-performance computing resources that meet the increasing demands of various industries.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$12B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

62%

1 year growth

134%

2 year growth

719%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $1.1 billion in funding positions CoreWeave for aggressive growth and innovation in the AI and HPC sectors.
  • The appointment of former AWS executive Chetan Kapoor as Chief Product Officer brings valuable expertise and leadership to drive product strategy during a hypergrowth phase.
  • CoreWeave's $2.2 billion investment in European data centers demonstrates their commitment to expanding global reach and meeting surging demand for AI infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with giants like AWS launching high-core instances could pressure CoreWeave to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Rapid expansion, including significant investments in new data centers, could strain resources and operational capabilities.

What makes CoreWeave unique

  • CoreWeave specializes in GPU-accelerated workloads, setting it apart from general cloud service providers like AWS and Azure.
  • Their fully managed, bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform offers high performance with reduced operational burden, a unique selling point in the cloud computing market.
  • CoreWeave's strategic partnerships, such as with Bloom Energy for on-site power generation, enhance their infrastructure's reliability and sustainability.
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