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Zoox is seeking a Staff Logistics Engineer to lead end-to-end design, layout, and operational launch of new logistics programs. This is a senior individual contributor role with company-wide scope across the logistics function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the complete design and operational launch of new logistics programs, encompassing inbound planning, internal material flow, warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering (packaging, systems, industrial engineering).
- Serve as the senior logistics lead and primary liaison to key international manufacturing partners, representing logistics in onsite workshops, program steering meetings, and executive alignment sessions.
- Drive logistics readiness across the full site lifecycle, from greenfield/brownfield facility build-out and location decisions through new-product launch and start of production (SOP).
- Develop comprehensive logistics launch plans to drive cross-functional readiness for program gate reviews, surfacing and closing schedule, capacity, and material-flow risks early.
- Manage recurring onsite engagement cadence with international manufacturing partner facilities, including technical workshops, kickoffs, and leadership reviews.
- Establish 5S, visual management, standard work, and inventory control processes tailored for high-turn, high-availability service environments.
- Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to specify requirements for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking technologies across the network.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations leadership within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience launching logistics operations for greenfield or brownfield manufacturing sites, from initial build-out through start of production (SOP).
- Experience launching new products or programs (NPI) in complex manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical and decision-support skills, including build-location trade studies, transportation cost modeling, and logistics infrastructure planning.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience working with contract or co-development vehicle manufacturers.
- Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, or comparable ERP/logistics systems.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) or PMP.
- Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other advanced-technology manufacturing environments.
