Director of Field Logistics & Dispatch

Figure; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a seasoned Field Logistics & Dispatch Leader to design and scale our field operations from the ground up in California. You will build processes for kitting, dispatch, delivery, returns, and develop a high-performing team across HQ, warehouses, and customer sites.

You'll own equipment lifecycle, real-time location visibility, and the transportation strategy, with authority to shape the function as the company grows in a fast-paced robotics environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in logistics or fleet operations.
• Experience hiring and developing a team.
• Ownership of equipment full lifecycle - dispatch, delivery, recovery, return.
• Bias toward building systems and processes.
• Excellent cross-team communication skills.
• Proficiency with tracking systems and tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and stand up the processes for kitting, dispatch, delivery, and returns.
• Hire and lead the coordinators and dispatchers.
• Own the equipment lifecycle end to end.
• Build real-time visibility into equipment location and availability across sites.
• Own the transportation fleet strategy and carriers as needed.
• Develop contingency playbooks for field issues and lead response.

Skills

Logistics

Team leadership

Dispatch operations

Fleet management

Communication

Project management

Tools

Google Sheets

Jira

Confluence

Inventory systems

Job description

Figure is seeking a seasoned Field Logistics & Dispatch Leader to design and scale our field operations from the ground up in California. You will build processes for kitting, dispatch, delivery, returns, and develop a high-performing team across HQ, warehouses, and customer sites.

You'll own equipment lifecycle, real-time location visibility, and the transportation strategy, with authority to shape the function as the company grows in a fast-paced robotics environment.