Supply Chain Specialist — Robotics
Mercor • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$34–$40/hr
Listed
135d ago
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We're looking for supply chain and warehouse operations specialists to help train AI-powered robotics and automation systems for logistics environments. You'll evaluate AI performance on inventory management, fulfillment workflows, warehouse navigation, order processing, and logistics optimization scenarios.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in fulfillment center or logistics environments — think Amazon FC operations, DHL distribution, or similar large-scale warehouse settings. You understand the operational complexities of supply chain execution and can assess whether AI-generated logistics guidance is operationally viable.
This is a flexible, remote, hourly role — apply your logistics expertise to the future of warehouse robotics on your own schedule.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Sample questions for a Supply Chain Specialist role, written in-house to help you prepare.
How do you assess the risk exposure of relying on a single supplier for a critical component?
I look at the supplier's financial stability, geographic concentration, and how easily an alternative could be qualified if something went wrong, rather than judging risk purely on how reliable the relationship has been historically. A supplier that's been reliable for years can still represent significant concentrated risk if there's no viable backup.
What's your approach to identifying where in a supply chain process the most waste or delay is occurring?
I map the process end to end and measure actual cycle time at each step, rather than relying on where people assume the bottleneck is, since the step that feels slowest isn't always the one contributing the most delay. Data usually points to a different priority than intuition.
How do you build and maintain a strong working relationship with a key supplier over time?
I keep communication consistent even when there's no active issue, not just when a problem comes up, since a relationship built only around problem solving tends to feel transactional. I also try to understand the supplier's own constraints so requests I make are realistic rather than purely one sided.
What's your process for deciding whether to consolidate purchasing with fewer suppliers or diversify across more?
I weigh the cost benefits of consolidation, like volume pricing, against the risk concentration it creates, since depending heavily on one supplier increases exposure if that relationship has a disruption. The right balance depends on how critical and how substitutable the category actually is.
What to Expect
Looking at Mercor Business listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 3 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 31 extracted Mercor Business listings.
Why this role
This Supply Chain Specialist — Robotics role pays $34–$40/hr fully remote, so the Business work here isn't limited to whoever happens to live near an AI lab's office.
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Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
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What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Business work look like for a Supply Chain Specialist — Robotics?
Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Supply Chain Specialist — Robotics, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Expert is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $34–$40/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
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How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
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