Logistics Associate III

Title: Logistics Associate III
Location: Sunnyvale, CA OR Birmingham, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Pay: 45-52/hr on W2

Role Overview
We are seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support Meta's 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 to the evolving needs of the Robotics program

Key Responsibilities
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 deliver schedules.

Must Have:

• 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:

• Dangerous goods experience
• Exp with Oracle, GTM Salesforce, Sql
• Exp w/ Asia to US supply chain
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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