Logistics Project Manager (Sunnyvale or Burlingame, CA)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Logistics Program Manager on a 12-month contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to either Sunnyvale or Burlingame, CA.

The Logistics Project Manager oversees end-to-end purchase order execution for Meta's Robotics program, coordinating across Procurement, external vendors, and Logistics Operations to ensure efficient material delivery. Requires 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management, including purchase order management, with experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing environments. Experience with global logistics and customs/import-export processes for hardware components is preferred.

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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management
• 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end purchase order and procurement workflows
• Experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing logistics environments
• Experience with customs/import-export processes for hardware components
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing, labor, material planning, and logistics cost analysis
• Understanding of shipping, production, and supply chain regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and logistics reporting/dashboard tools
• Ability to develop reports, communicate project status, and provide regular stakeholder updates
• Basic mentoring and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have Skills:

• Dangerous goods experience
• Experience with Oracle, GTM Salesforce, SQL
• Exp w/ Asia to US supply chain

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.