About this role
Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a scale up that brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop a revolutionary high throughput atomic force microscopy (AFM) system. This enables atom-scale resolution 3D metrology at industry-level throughput. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced metrology machines, and are expanding our business in the US and Asia.
- We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Junior Logistics & Warehouse Coordinator to support our growing US operations in the semiconductor equipment industry.
What will you be doing?
- As a member of the USA team, the Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator is the local expert focused on growing our US business in the northwest US.
- This individual will be responsible for daily warehouse management, inbound and outbound shipments, inventory management, and support domestic and international logistics in coordination with our Netherlands HQ.
- This position is key to ensuring operational readiness for customer support and field service activities.
- This is an ideal role for someone looking to build foundational logistics experience in a high-tech, high-growth environment.
Specific responsibilities include
- Warehouse Operations:
- Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments (tools, parts, consumables)
- Manage outgoing shipments, including packaging, labelling, and carrier coordination
- Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
- Ensure accurate documentation for customs and international shipments
- Stage parts ad tool kits for service, demo and customer shipments
- Maintain inventory of warehouse supplies
- Inventory Management
- Conduct regular cycle counts and full inventory audits
- Track inventory movements using internal systems (ERP or inventory tools)
- Support lot control, serialization, and traceability of high-value parts
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and reorder points for local spares
- Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) logistics
- Logistics & Shipping
- Coordinate all shipping and receiving activity (domestic and international)
- Work with freight forwards, carriers and customs brokers
- Prepare and manage documentation (invoicing, packing lists, bill of lading)
- Track and manage shipments
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulation
- Systems & Process
- Enter inventory and shipment data into logistics software or ERP system
- Prepare shipping documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, and waybills
- Work with the operations team to improve warehouse workflows
- Follow company safety guidelines and local regulatory compliance for materials handling.
- Identify and recommend process improvements in warehouse workflows.
- Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with field service engineers to support spare parts and tool logistics
- Liaise with Dutch headquarters and local service teams on inventory and delivery needs
- Support contract, demo and evaluation tool deployment timelines.