Logistics Coordinator

Marine Advanced Robotics is a premier marine robotics company on a mission to transform the maritime industry. We created and developed WAM-V® technology – the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel – an agile, efficient, and data-enabling autonomous surface vehicle that’s operating in more than 10 countries worldwide. WAM-Vs maximize ROI on existing ocean activities and open new opportunities to collect essential ocean data for commercial, scientific, and government applications. A wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean Power Technologies, Marine Advanced Robotics is located in Richmond, California (in the San Francisco Bay Area). To learn more, visit wam-v.com and oceanpowertechnologies.com

Job Title

Logistics Coordinator

The Role

Marine Advanced Robotics is looking to fill the full-time, in-office position of a Logistics Coordinator at our Richmond, CA facility. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organization-focused self-starter with an interest in innovation and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Supply chain management for all vendors, stay up to date on latest delivery schedules, pricing, and lead times on all parts

  • Negotiate vendor contracts to reduce costs and streamline supply

  • Coordinate with engineering team and operations manager to:

    • Review and approve purchasing requests

    • Ensure timely delivery of parts to fit the build schedule

  • Management of domestic and international shipments, including selection of carriers, negotiation of contracts with carriers, customs requirements, and associated paperwork

  • Processing and shipment of batteries

  • Management of shipments to and from three domestic facilities (east coast, west coast, and gulf coast)

  • Coordination with manufacturing facility at NJ facility

  • Process inbound and outgoing shipments, organize appropriate storage

  • Inspection and quality control of inbound shipments

  • Update purchasing software, reconcile credit card charges, collect receipts, and coordinate with accounts payable on orders and invoices

  • Respond to any shipping related issues, including discrepancies, returns, and billing errors

  • Manage inventory and keep detailed records

  • Manage travel arrangements and shipping requirements for ASV Technicians

  • Ensure all operations adhere to laws, regulations, and ISO requirements

 

Required Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or relevant field

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, familiarity with manufacturing environments preferred

  • Knowledge of logistics, supply chain, and inventory management software

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management abilities

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Good working knowledge of the industrial goods industry

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification for battery shipments

  • Database or inventory management system experience

Apply on our Career Site: Logistics Coordinator

This is a full-time position located onsite in Richmond, California. As a condition of employment, a background check, drug test, and proof of COVID vaccinations are required.

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