Supply Chain Analyst III

Crystal Equation Corporation; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to own end-to-end PO lifecycle, coordinating Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations to move materials quickly with full visibility.

You will lead strategic logistics projects for the Robotics program, monitor PO performance, identify bottlenecks, and maintain tracking dashboards with regular status updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
• Experience managing purchase orders and procurement workflows end-to-end.
• Experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing logistics environments.
• Experience with customs/import-export processes for hardware components.

Responsibilities

• Own and track purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on-time performance and proactively escalating risks or delays.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations to ensure seamless handoffs and clear communication at every stage.
• Monitor vendor performance against delivery commitments, flag issues early, and drive resolution to maintain material flow.
• Identify inefficiencies in the PO-to-delivery pipeline and implement improvements that accelerate material movement and reduce cycle times.
• Lead logistics-related projects that support Robotics organization priorities — including new supplier onboarding, warehouse/routing optimization, and scaling logistics for new programs.
• Maintain accurate tracking dashboards and provide regular status updates to stakeholders on PO health, delivery timelines, and project milestones.
• Anticipate supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to protect delivery schedules.

Skills

Logistics experience

PO management

Vendor coordination

Hardware logistics

Job description

Supply Chain Analyst III Onsite Summary

We are seeking a Logistics Project Manager to support our 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and track purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on-time performance and proactively escalating risks or delays.


• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, vendors, and Logistics Operations to ensure seamless handoffs and clear communication at every stage.


• Monitor vendor performance against delivery commitments, flag issues early, and drive resolution to maintain material flow.


• Identify inefficiencies in the PO-to-delivery pipeline and implement improvements that accelerate material movement and reduce cycle times.


• Lead logistics-related projects that support Robotics organization priorities — including new supplier onboarding, warehouse/routing optimization, and scaling logistics for new programs.


• Maintain accurate tracking dashboards and provide regular status updates to stakeholders on PO health, delivery timelines, and project milestones.


• Anticipate supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to protect delivery schedules.

Skills

• 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

Pay range is $46 - $51 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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