Manager, Logistics

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager, Logistics who is passionate about utilizing robotics to improve our daily lives. Leading a key segment of our Supply Chain team, you will oversee the coordination of shipments of inventory and expensed materials. This role will include the responsibility to manage a small team that facilitates both outgoing shipments to regional office locations and customers as well as inbound raw materials and assemblies coming from raw material manufacturers and vendors.

You will partner closely with Inventory Management, Quality, Sourcing, Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure we move inventory to the right place and at the right time, to meet surging global demand for our groundbreaking robots.

• Manage the outbound and inbound of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare all required shipping documents and exercise due diligence to optimize cost/quality/delivery through utilization of best carriers.
• Stay informed of logistics industry regulations and certifications, especially pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials including lithium‑ion batteries. Certified to oversee shipment of hazardous materials.
• Understand global logistics industry leading providers and cost drivers to enable ‘should‑cost’ analytical work for shipments.
• Review incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and document damage to inventory.
• Collaborate and communicate with external parties, such as logistics providers and customer service representatives, to ensure success of shipping activities.
• Audit, maintain and create detailed reporting on shipping costs.
• Investigate HTS codes and prepare pro‑forma invoices for international shipments.
• Track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Coordinate international Carnet shipments.
• Partner with commercial team members by handling shipping logistics for major projects and key customer accounts and engagements such as demos or trade shows.
• Optimize shipment modes for HR and IT deliveries to other sites and remote employees.
• Support outsourced assemblers by actively engaging with buyers and production schedulers to confirm status for pending receipts.
• Promptly unload trucks and deliveries, verify goods received, record receipt for accounts payable and inventory management, and report damages/discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Lead the exploration of carrier and 3PL supplier quoting for current and future operations.
• Maintain accurate receiving data in the MRP system and serve as the recognized subject matter expert on ERP processes related to shipping and receiving.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for inventory flow through current and future shipping & receiving areas.
• Formulate and implement all processes related to shipping & receiving, including manuals, reference material, and operating procedures.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks as needed.
• Oversee and maintain a clean and organized shipping/receiving area.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in logistics & warehousing in high‑tech, robotics, or industrial manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience. MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain preferred.
• Strong knowledge of logistics master data in an ERP.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills; ability to drive cross‑functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve organizational goals.
• Advanced data visualization and reporting skills; ability to translate complex supply chain data into high‑level strategic insights for executive presentations.
• Proven ability to thrive and establish structure in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where processes are still being defined.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effectively sharing data and information via documents, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Certifications:
  
  Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods and any other relevant Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) / Dangerous Goods (DG) certifications.…