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Role: Logistics Project Manager 
Location: Sunnyvale, CA, or Burlingame, CA - Onsite
Duration: 12-month contract with possible extension
Pay Range: $45 - $50/hour on w2
Summary:
Logistics Project Manager coordinating PO-to-delivery across procurement, external vendors, and logistics operations for the Robotics Program. 5+ years experience in global logistics or operations management.
5+ 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
Role Overview
We are seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support 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.
Must-Have Skills
1 Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders and/or procurement workflows end-to-end
2 Experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing logistics environments
3 Experience with customs/import-export processes for hardware components
4 Reporting and communication skills
Nice-to-have Skills
1 Dangerous goods experience
2 Exp with Oracle, GTM Salesforce, Sql
3 Exp w/ Asia to US supply chain
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 delivery schedules
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
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