<p>Description</p> <p>Position Title: Operations Associate</p> <p>Company: Kula Bio Inc (www.kulabio.com)</p> <p>Location: Natick, MA (Onsite)</p> <p>Type: Full Time</p> <p>Employee status: Non-Exempt hourly</p> <p>Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week</p> <p>Reports to: Supply Chain Manager</p> <p>Kula Bio is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, providing pioneering nitrogen solutions that empower farmers to increase crop yields and support environmental stewardship. Our cost-effective biofertilizer leverages and enhances a natural process to deliver significant, sustained nitrogen to the soil.</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Associate I to join our dynamic Supply Chain Management Team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of our daily logistics, office management, and cross-functional operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Office & Facility Management: Oversee office supply inventory, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate routine orders. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, including proper handling and storage of chemicals. Support facility management tasks as needed. </li><li>Inventory Management: Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain high inventory accuracy for office supplies, raw materials, and finished goods. Manage the SAP ByDesign inventory system to ensure data accuracy. Handle microbial-based products in compliance with biological packaging and handling standards. </li><li>Packaging and Shipping: Perform packaging according to SOPs for all SKUs and handle outbound shipment requests for internal and external orders. Assist with inbound shipments, including receiving and proper placement. </li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide operational support across the organization, including assisting HR with new employee onboarding, supporting IT with technical setup, and aiding in company event planning. Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude essential to our startup culture. </li><li>Additional Duties: Flexibly support evolving business needs by taking on other assigned tasks as required. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Required Qualifications & Skills</p> <ul> <li>Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with proven data entry and organizational skills. </li><li>Facility/Office Maintenance: Practical skills in performing area maintenance, with a strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and chemical safety protocols. </li><li>Inventory Management: Demonstrated experience with inventory management systems and ERP software; proficiency in SAP ByDesign is highly desirable. </li><li>Logistics Experience: Prior experience in logistics, including procurement, packaging, shipping, and/or receiving. Experience with microbial or biological products is a plus. </li><li>Independence: A self-starter able to work effectively with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and accountability. </li><li>Compliance: A firm commitment to adhering to all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards. </li><li>Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative spirit. Must be adaptable, willing to take on diverse responsibilities, and thrive in the dynamic context of a mission-driven startup. </li><li>Kula Bio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Kula Bio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status. </li></ul>