Robotics Logistics Project Lead

Spectraforce Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support the Robotics organization in Sunnyvale, CA. You will own end-to-end PO management, track shipments, and ensure on-time delivery while driving cross-functional coordination with Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, process improvements, and reporting through dashboards. Requires 5+ years in logistics or related fields and experience with hardware or robotics

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
• Experience managing purchase orders and procurement workflows from PO creation through delivery.
• Experience working in hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or similar physical product environments.
• Knowledge of customs, import/export, and international shipping processes for hardware components.
• Experience coordinating with multiple cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage purchase orders from creation through final delivery.
• Track shipment progress and ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively identify, elevate, and resolve risks or delays.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations.
• Ensure smooth communication and handoffs throughout the PO lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain material availability.
• Monitor vendor performance against delivery commitments.
• Identify supply issues early and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and logistics partners.
• Analyze the PO-to-delivery workflow to identify operational inefficiencies.
• Implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and improve material movement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Lead logistics initiatives supporting Robotics program priorities.
• Coordinate new supplier onboarding activities.
• Support warehouse optimization and transportation routing improvements.
• Help scale logistics operations for new product and program launches.
• Maintain tracking dashboards for purchase orders and shipments.
• Provide stakeholders with regular updates on: PO status, Delivery timelines, Project milestones, Potential risks.
• Anticipate supply chain disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize delivery impacts.
• Escalate critical issues and drive cross-functional resolution.

Skills

PO Management

Procurement Coordination

Logistics Operations

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Import/Export & Customs

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Shipment Tracking

Dashboard Reporting

Warehouse Operations

Material Planning

Operations Management

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support the Robotics organization in Sunnyvale, CA. You will own end-to-end PO management, track shipments, and ensure on-time delivery while driving cross-functional coordination with Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, process improvements, and reporting through dashboards. Requires 5+ years in logistics or related fields and experience with hardware or robotics