Logistics Associate

Job Title: Logistics Associate IIILocation: Sunnyvale, CA or Birmingham, CA (depending on where the candidate is located; must be able to commute to one of these locations)Duration: 12 MonthsSchedule: 40 hours/week, 5 days/week (No OT)Job SummaryWe are seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support the Robotics organization. This role will own the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle—from the moment a PO is issued through final delivery at destination—ensuring materials move quickly, efficiently, and with full visibility across all stakeholders.The Logistics Project Manager will serve as the central coordination point between Procurement, external vendors, and Logistics Operations, driving streamlined material flow and removing bottlenecks. In addition to PO management, this role will lead strategic logistics projects aligned with the evolving needs of the Robotics program.Job ResponsibilitiesLogistics Project Manager coordinating PO-to-delivery across procurement, external vendors, and logistics operations for the Robotics Program.Own and track purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on-time performance and proactively escalating risks or delays.Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations to ensure seamless handoffs and clear communication at every stage.Monitor vendor performance against delivery commitments, flag issues early, and drive resolution to maintain material flow.Identify inefficiencies in the PO-to-delivery pipeline and implement improvements that accelerate material movement and reduce cycle times.Lead logistics-related projects supporting Robotics organization priorities, including:New supplier onboardingWarehouse/routing optimizationScaling logistics for new programsMaintain accurate tracking dashboards and provide regular status updates to stakeholders on PO health, delivery timelines, and project milestones.Anticipate supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to protect delivery schedules.Required Skills5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders and/or procurement workflows end-to-end.Experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing logistics environments.Experience with customs/import-export processes for hardware components.Reporting and communication skills.Nice-to-Have SkillsDangerous goods experience.Experience with Oracle, GTM, Salesforce, and SQL.Experience with Asia-to-US supply chain.Additional InformationTravel Required: NoCredit Check Required: NoRole Handling Financial Information: NoExposure to Sensitive/Graphic Information: Yes – Sensitive information/Graphic information (Red Team; 24-hour counseling would be provided if needed).