Logistics Operations Specialist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Manufacturing - Supply Chain & Logistics Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$45–$65/hour
Location:Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily, including S&OP decks, network-design models, and inventory reports.
• Design multi-step tasks grounded in real workflows that challenge frontier AI agents using multiple apps and files.
• Collaborate with other supply-chain and logistics experts to design environments and review scenarios for realism.
• Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for supply-chain agent benchmarks.
• Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking, directly informing how labs train and evaluate AI systems.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of full-time experience at a Fortune 500 retailer, manufacturer, 3PL, or large carrier.
• Background in demand/supply planning, transportation management, or warehouse operations.
• Day-to-day use of Manhattan Associates WMS, Blue Yonder, SAP S/4HANA, and Tableau/Power BI.
• Strong analytical thinking and writing skills.

Preferred

• Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.

Compensation & Legal

• Transition from hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality work.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.