Junior Operations Specialist
Kono AI
Los Angeles, CA0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 00:34 ET · Last seen open on LinkedIn 13 Nov, 01:05 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Nice to have
- Operations
- Work
- On-site in Los Angeles
- Pay
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About the Role
KONO.AI is seeking a Junior Operations Specialist to manage the operations of their AI platform for the metals industry. This role involves operating a live AI platform, intervening when automation falls short, and contributing to future automation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Operator: Manage daily operations, monitor automation, and resolve exceptions.
- Safety Net: Perform manual tasks when automated steps fail, are incorrect, or do not yet exist, requiring a full understanding of underlying processes.
- RFQ Automation: Monitor RFQ distribution, supplier responses, and quote quality; resolve issues with specifications, data, and unanswered requests.
- Logistics Module: Oversee shipment booking, tracking, and documentation; address delays, damages, and customs issues.
- Exception Handling: Identify and resolve failed, stuck, or incorrect automated steps on the same day.
- Data Quality: Maintain accurate customer, supplier, and material records with complete technical specifications.
- Feedback Loop: Document failures and workarounds, propose improvements to product and automation teams, and identify tasks for automation.
- Receivables & Credit: Monitor open invoices, report overdue accounts and credit risks.
- Payables & Cash Flow: Review vendor bills, identify favorable payment terms, and manage customer receipts against vendor payments.
- Compliance: Ensure operations align with aerospace and defense quality requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Tech-fluent: Proficient with software and data, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Qualifications
- Education: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.
- Detail-obsessed: Ability to identify inaccuracies in specifications, certificates, and invoices.
- Owner mentality: Proactive in task completion and composed under pressure.
- Preferred: Internships or coursework in supply chain, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, or finance.
- Preferred: Knowledge of metals and machining is a plus, but curiosity and drive are prioritized.
- Based in Southern California, working Pacific Time business hours with overlap for East Coast team collaboration.
- Occasional early or late calls may be required.