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"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

+ 19,000 trained professionals

+ 350+ locations worldwide

+ Fortune 500

+ Globally unified systems

** Based in Customer Location: Mountain View, CA

Job Overview

This Finished Vehicle Logistics Coordinator will support both the end-to-end strategic design and tactical execution of finished vehicle transport from upfit locations to global markets. This role bridges the gap between high-level logistics routing and the granular, day-to-day oversight of freight forwarders, steamship lines, and 3PL partners. You will ensure that Autonomous Driving Vehicles (ADVs) move through the global supply chain with precision, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

Capable of processing shipments, track and trace, working directly with the customer and other departments in harmony, while maintaining a high standard of work and delivering excellent results

Responsibilities

● Partner with freight forwarders to build and refine optimal logistics routings for new and existing

international markets.

● Identify optimal US and international ports based on transit times, costs, sailing frequency, and carrier

options (prioritizing vessel owners/SSLs).

● Work with freight forwarder partners to evaluate and onboard warehousing 3PL/4PL solutions (origin and

in-market) to support vehicle containerization, inspections, etc.

● Collect and analyze cost vs. service data to facilitate SOW and PO creation.

● Enhance customer relationships by identifying and articulating areas for improvement in the overall

customer experience

● Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments, as well as carriers, vendors, and

other service providers

● Manage the execution of inland transportation from upfit centers to domestic ports, monitor vessel

schedules to align with program timelines.

● Collaborate with the Fleet Deployment (FD&R) team to track vehicle readiness and synchronize truck

pickups/deliveries

● Provide rigorous oversight of forwarders to ensure timely container pulls, loading, and documentation

accuracy.

● Ensure VIN-level detail, including Container and Seal IDs, are accurately captured for Packing Lists and

Commercial Invoices.

● Coordinate with Dangerous good teams to schedule inspections after loading but prior to document

cutoffs

● Partner with Trade Compliance to resolve potential blockers and ensure all tracking numbers and delivery

documents are provided to import brokers

● Maintain real-time tracking of all shipments, providing clear updates to internal stakeholders and

proactively resolving bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions as needed

● Maintain knowledge of customer and company policies on all aspects of product movement

● Create documented process for customers when requested - SOP/SWI creation

● Support the implementation of company's culture within the team

● Work towards individual and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Stay up to date with the best practices and techniques in supply chain and proactively apply new

knowledge to improve processes

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience

● Experience: 3+ years in international logistics, freight forwarding, automotive supply chain management

(Finished Vehicle Logistics experience preferred).

● Deep proficiency in Incoterms, ocean freight operations, and U.S. export/import regulations.

● Proven ability to manage complex, multi-modal shipments simultaneously under tight deadlines.

● Excellent customer service skills

● Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

● Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

● Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

● Possesses a positive, can-do attitude

● Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google and Workspace

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

+ Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

+ Health Plan: Medical

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Training and Personnel Development Program

+ Growth opportunities within the company

+ Employee Referral Program Bonus