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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares both outgoing FGI and incoming parts for handling.
• Reviews incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and document damages to inventory.
• Prepares all required shipping documents and optimizes 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 but not limited to lithium-ion batteries.
• Certified to oversee shipment of hazardous materials.
• Understanding of global logistics industry leading providers and cost drivers, to enable 'should-cost' analytical work for shipments.
• Audit, maintain and create detailed reporting on shipping costs.
• Investigate HTS codes and prepares pro-forma invoices for international shipments.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ability to 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.
• Optimizes 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 unloads trucks and deliveries, verifies goods received, records receipt for accounts payable and inventory management, and reports damages/discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Leads the exploration of carrier and 3PL supplier quoting for current and future operations.
• Responsible for accurate receiving data in the MRP system and recognized subject matter expert on ERP processes related to shipping and receiving.
• Works as a subject matter expert for inventory flow through current and future shipping & receiving areas.
• Formulate and implement all processes related to shipping & receiving. This includes manuals, reference material, and operating procedures.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks as needed.
• Oversees and maintains a clean and organized shipping/receiving area.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience 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 degree 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.
• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. You excel at driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve overarching organizational goals.
• Analytical Power: Advanced data visualization and reporting skills; ability to translate complex supply chain data into high-level strategic insights for executive presentations.
• Adaptability: 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 the ability to share 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. Responsible for maintenance of required shipping certifications and standards recognized by DOT and IATA for dangerous goods shipping.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience 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 degree 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.
• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. You excel at driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve overarching organizational goals.
• Analytical Power: Advanced data visualization and reporting skills; ability to translate complex supply chain data into high-level strategic insights for executive presentations.
• Adaptability: 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 the ability to share 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. Responsible for maintenance of required shipping certifications and standards recognized by DOT and IATA for dangerous goods shipping.

Skills

• Advanced data visualization and reporting skills.
• Ability to translate complex supply chain data into high-level strategic insights for executive presentations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve overarching organizational goals.
• Understanding of global logistics industry leading providers and cost drivers.
• Knowledge of logistics master data in an ERP.
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and certifications.
• Ability to prepare shipping documents and optimize cost/quality/delivery through utilization of best carriers.
• Ability to audit, maintain, and create detailed reporting on shipping costs.
• Ability to investigate HTS codes and prepare pro-forma invoices for international shipments.
• Ability to track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ability to coordinate international Carnet shipments.
• Ability to partner with commercial team members by handling shipping logistics for major projects and key customer accounts and engagements such as demos or trade shows.
• Ability to optimize shipment modes for HR and IT deliveries to other sites and remote employees.
• Ability to support outsourced assemblers by actively engaging with buyers and production schedulers to confirm status for pending receipts.
• Ability to promptly unload trucks and deliveries, verify goods received, record receipt for accounts payable and inventory management, and report damages/discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Ability to lead the exploration of carrier and 3PL supplier quoting for current and future operations.
• Ability to formulate and implement all processes related to shipping & receiving, including manuals, reference material, and operating procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks as needed.
• Ability to oversee and maintain a clean and organized shipping/receiving area.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

Pay

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Schedule

This is an onsite position at our Salem office.