Logistics & Dispatch Coordinator

Figure AI

San Jose, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for logistics professionals who manage physical assets across multiple locations and thrive in dynamic environments.

Best fit for

Individuals who have experience building SOPs and checklists for complex operations
— “Help build and maintain SOPs/checklists for kitting, dispatch, delivery, and returns as the program scales”
Professionals comfortable with cross-functional coordination and project management tools
— “Excellent communication skills - comfortable coordinating across multiple teams and external partners”

Things to consider

The role requires a valid driver's license and potential for on-site work at customer locations
— “Valid driver's license.”
Candidates should be prepared to manage unpredictable schedules and real-time problem-solving scenarios
— “Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; comfortable solving problems in real time without waiting for permission.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in managing full equipment cycles in your resume and interview responses
— “Track record of owning physical equipment through a full cycle - dispatch, delivery, recovery, return”
Demonstrate your proficiency with logistics tools like Jira, Confluence, and inventory systems
— “Proficiency with tracking systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Jira, Confluence, inventory systems)”
Include examples of managing vehicle fleets or coordinating transport in your application materials
— “Maintain internal vehicle fleet and coordinate/lease supplemental transport as required.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

managed the movement of robots and equipment between HQ/warehouse and active sites
maintained accurate, real-time status of equipment location, quantities, and availability
owned the process for preparing, inspecting, and documenting equipment before dispatch and upon return

Typical background

3+ years experience in logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, asset management, or field equipment coordination

Skills & requirements

Required

LogisticsDispatch CoordinationFleet OperationsAsset ManagementProject ManagementCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

AI RoboticsCommercial OperationsData Operations

Stack & domain

LogisticsDispatchFleet OperationsAsset ManagementField Equipment CoordinationTracking SystemsSpreadsheetsProject Management ToolsLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailRoboticsAI

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
We are looking for a Field Logistics & Dispatch Coordinator to manage the movement of robots and other equipment between HQ/warehouse and active data collection and customer sites. This role is the central point of coordination for all field logistics - working closely with the logistics commercial operations, and data operations teams to ensure every project is fully equipped on schedule. This role requires excellent leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Receive and process equipment requests from offsite project teams
Schedule, track, and manage delivery and return of robots and equipment between warehouse and active sites, coordinating carriers, couriers, or personal-vehicle runs as needed.
Maintain accurate, real-time status of equipment location, quantities, and availability across all active sites.
Own the process for preparing, inspecting, and documenting equipment before dispatch and upon return, including condition and damage logging.
Maintain internal vehicle fleet and coordinate/lease supplemental transport as required.
Serve as the primary logistics point of contact between project teams and the equipment/inventory function, communicating proactively on ETAs, blockers, and status.
Help build and maintain SOPs/checklists for kitting, dispatch, delivery, and returns as the program scales.
Coordinate the pulling, inspection, and kitting of equipment against request manifests.
Support contingency response when things go wrong in the field.
Requirements:
3+ years experience in logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, asset management, or field equipment coordination.
Track record of owning physical equipment through a full cycle - dispatch, delivery, recovery, return - not just booking shipping.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail..
Excellent communication skills - comfortable coordinating across multiple teams and external partners.
Proficiency with tracking systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Jira, Confluence, inventory systems).
Valid driver's license.
Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; comfortable solving problems in real time without waiting for permission.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $175,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)