Waymo Finished Vehicle Logistics Coordinator

Expeditors•Brisbane, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

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