International Vehicle Transportation Coordinator

The Recruitment Bunker; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Salary sacrifice pension

Employee referral scheme

Location – Coventry

Job summary

The DRVN Automotive Group is seeking an International Vehicle Transportation Coordinator to manage the global movement of high‑value prototype, show, donor and finished vehicles from Coventry.

You will coordinate road, air and sea freight, manage suppliers, ensure compliance with import/export and customs procedures, and provide shipment visibility to key stakeholders. Occasional international travel is expected as part of supporting global events and launches.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or related discipline.
• Professional logistics qualification such as CILT or IoSCM desirable.
• Coordinating complex, time-critical international logistics.
• Managing vehicle or high-value asset transportation and freight suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and customs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global movement of show cars, concepts, prototypes, and display vehicles for motor shows, launches, dealer and VIP events, and exhibitions.
• Plan road, air, and sea freight schedules, ensuring safe, timely delivery and recovery.
• Provide shipment tracking and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate domestic and international transport supporting engineering and development programmes.
• Manage specialist suppliers, ensuring secure handling and confidentiality of high-value vehicles.
• Maintain shipment visibility, condition reports, and chain-of-custody records.

Skills

International logistics

Stakeholder management

Freight planning

Incoterms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

International Vehicle Transportation Coordinator

Coventry

We are seeking an International Vehicle Transportation Coordinator to manage the safe, compliant, and efficient global movement of high-value prototype, show, donor, and finished vehicles. Supporting global events, engineering programmes, and customer deliveries, you will coordinate stakeholders and logistics partners to ensure vehicles arrive on time, within budget, and to premium automotive quality standards. Strong international logistics experience, stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of vehicle transportation and customs processes are essential.

Overview of the Role

• Holidays: 33 days includes Bank Holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location – Coventry

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group is a sector-leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands. Recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, we are proudly centred around delivering a world-class customer experience.

Our recent launch of Evoluto, along with the reimagination of some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons – including the RS200 and MK1 Escort – places DRVN at the forefront of modern automotive excellence. These programmes provide our teams with an exceptional platform to contribute to some of the most exciting modernisation programmes in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Event & Show Vehicle Transportation

• Coordinate global movement of show cars, concepts, prototypes, and display vehicles for motor shows, launches, dealer and VIP events, and exhibitions.
• Plan road, air, and sea freight schedules, ensuring safe, timely delivery and recovery.
• Provide shipment tracking and stakeholder updates.

Prototype & Development Vehicle Transportation

• Coordinate domestic and international transport supporting engineering and development programmes.
• Manage specialist suppliers, ensuring secure handling and confidentiality of high-value vehicles.

Customer Donor Vehicle Coordination

• Manage global collection, inspection, transportation, and receipt of customer donor vehicles.
• Liaise with customers, dealers, regional teams, and logistics partners.
• Maintain shipment visibility, condition reports, and chain-of-custody records.

Finished Vehicle Transportation

• Coordinate deliveries to global markets, dealerships, distributors, and customers.
• Support launches and special projects, monitor delivery performance, and resolve disruptions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and regional teams.

International Trade & Customs Management

• Coordinate export, customs, freight, ATA Carnet, and temporary import/export documentation.
• Ensure trade compliance and liaise with brokers and authorities.
• Support duty optimisation and customs improvements.

Logistics Supplier Management

• Manage transport providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, resolve performance issues, and support tenders and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate shipment records, schedules, and vehicle movement databases.
• Produce KPI reports, monitor freight costs, and support budgets, audits, and compliance.

Key Stakeholder Interfaces

Essential Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• Professional logistics qualification such as CILT or IoSCM desirable.

Essential Experience

• Coordinating complex, time-critical international logistics.
• Managing vehicle or high-value asset transportation and freight suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and customs requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Automotive OEM or premium automotive industry background.
• Supporting motor shows, media events, or product launches.
• Knowledge of prototype operations, finished vehicle distribution, ATA Carnets, and temporary imports/exports.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills

• International road, sea, and air freight
• Customs compliance and Incoterms
• Vehicle transport planning, scheduling, and cost management
• Logistics and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools

Travel Requirements

• Occasional international travel for events, supplier reviews, and logistics activities.
• Flexibility to work across time zones.

Right to Work

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Right-to-work checks will be carried out in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Equality & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.