Logistics Coordinator

Opentrons makes robots for biologists.

Currently, over 90% of biologists in the world run experiments with manual pipettes, moving tiny amounts of liquid from vial to vial by hand. By making robotics affordable and open, we can help all life-scientists easily execute and share their experiments.

Opentrons’ robotics are in use in over 40 countries around the world and have been adopted by top-tier institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Merck, and Roche. Opentrons is VC-backed with investors including Khosla Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, and Y Combinator.

Job Overview: 
The Logistics Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing the transportation of goods from our Shenzhen based manufacturer to our US customers via TPL. This person will own the US stock transfer and order fulfillment process, manage relationships with our third party partners and act as a key liaison between our Brooklyn and Shenzhen teams. 

Responsibilities:
  • Own end to end US logistics activities while working closely with our Production and Operations team in Shenzhen
  • Contract management of outsourced logistics, warehousing and distribution services
  • Collaborate with our Shenzhen based Operations team to optimize inbound and outbound transportation and distribution costs 
  • Manage relationships with parcel and freight forwarding carriers including negotiating best rates, maximizing services, and addressing performance issues 
  • Consult with the Operations and Finance team to evaluate regional taxes and duty implications and optimize shipping strategies for US and International shipments
  • Track and manage order fulfillment KPI’s including on time delivery and order accuracy
  • Assist in operations projects, including strategic sourcing, IT development, 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, transportation, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • 1-3 years experience working in direct to consumer supply chain management, logistics or order fulfillment
  • Working knowledge of common ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, X3, etc.)
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Familiarity with industry standard services and vendors for US and International logistics

Bonus:
  • Experience with consumer electronics or automation products
  • Previous work experience with China based manufacturers

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