Logistics Project Manager

Logistics Project Manager
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA or Burlingame, CA
Duration: 12-month contract with possibility for extension
Pay Rate: $63.27/hr on W2
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave, 401k

Our client is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support their 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.

About the Role:
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 to the evolving needs of the Robotics program.

Responsibilites:

• End-to-End PO Management: Own and track purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on-time performance and proactively escalating risks or delays.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations to ensure seamless handoffs and clear communication at every stage.
• Vendor Management: Monitor vendor performance against delivery commitments, flag issues early, and drive resolution to maintain material flow.
• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in the PO-to-delivery pipeline and implement improvements that accelerate material movement and reduce cycle times.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead logistics-related projects that support Robotics organization priorities — including new supplier onboarding, warehouse/routing optimization, and scaling logistics for new programs.
• Reporting & Visibility: Maintain accurate tracking dashboards and provide regular status updates to stakeholders on PO health, delivery timelines, and project milestones.
• Risk Mitigation: Anticipate supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to protect delivery schedules

Must Have Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience automating workflows with AI

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Dangerous goods experience
• Experience with Oracle, GTM Salesforce, SQL
• Experience w/ Asia to US supply chain
• Proficiency in Mandarin