Finished Vehicle Logistics Coordinator

Company Description

“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

Job Description

** 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

Qualifications

● 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

Additional Information

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