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