Fleet Logistics & Carrier Management

Kelly Services-Portugal; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastport, a startup environment within Honda, seeks an experienced logistics professional to own fleet and parts movement, carrier management, and cross‑border shipments in Torrance, CA. The role combines transportation planning, international shipping, and cost oversight to enable rapid market expansion.

Hybrid work with four days per week onsite in Torrance, CA; travel 15–20% is required; salary is hourly $55–$65, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in logistics with at least three in supply chain.
• Hands‑on experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Experience managing 3PL carriers and international shipments.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and export/import documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily relationships with 3PL carriers.
• Plan, schedule, track shipments using a TMS.
• Monitor carrier KPIs and resolve delays.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Prepare shipping documentation including HTS and ISF.
• Support market launches with logistics planning.
• Build budgets and cost models for logistics.

Skills

Logistics experience

TMS usage

Carrier management

International shipping

Excel skills

Budgeting & invoicing

SAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Help shape the future of sustainable mobility with Fastport, a startup environment within Honda. We’re seeking an experienced, hands‑on logistics professional to manage the movement of electric cargo vehicles, parts, and supplies while helping build the processes that support expansion into new markets.

This role combines transportation planning, carrier management, international shipping, financial oversight, and field operations. You’ll serve as a logistics subject matter expert, partnering with Customer Success, Sales, Supply Chain, Service, Finance, and external providers to keep deliveries on schedule, control costs, and support compliant operations.

Location: Torrance, CA
Pay: $55–$65 per hour, based on experience, location, education, and other relevant qualifications
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time. Hybrid schedule with onsite office presence required four days per week in Torrance, CA.
Travel: Approximately 15–20%

What You’ll Do

Fleet Logistics & Carrier Management

• Manage daily relationships with third‑party logistics (3PL) carriers moving vehicles from post‑production to hubs, markets, and customer locations.

• Use a Transportation Management System (TMS) to plan, schedule, track, and document shipments.

• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs and scorecards, resolve delays and damage claims, and lead logistics escalations.

• Support carrier sourcing, rate benchmarking, freight quotes, and development of new shipping lanes.

• Coordinate delivery schedules with Customer Success and Service to support timely vehicle handoffs.

Parts, Supplies & International Shipping

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of parts, supplies, and equipment.

• Partner with overseas suppliers, customs brokers, and internal Trade Compliance teams on cross‑border movements.

• Prepare and manage required shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions, and export documentation.

• Ensure shipments containing lithium batteries meet applicable dangerous goods shipping requirements.

• Identify and address shipment delays, compliance gaps, supplier lead‑time changes, and other supply chain risks.

Field Operations & Market Launches

• Support new market launches through logistics planning and staging of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.

• Manage vehicle unloading at customer sites, including receiving, inspection, and documentation.

• Develop working knowledge of Fastport’s electric cargo vehicles to handle them properly and communicate issues to Service.

• Drive a department vehicle to customer locations, market sites, and hubs as needed.

• Travel approximately 15–20% to support deliveries, site setups, and field activities.

Cost Management, Invoicing & Reporting

• Track logistics costs using SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools.

• Build logistics budgets, cost models, forecasts, and new market launch estimates in partnership with the Business Operations & Logistics Lead and Finance.

• Support annual and multi‑year budget planning.

• Manage carrier and vendor invoices from receipt through reconciliation, processing, and payment coordination.

• Match invoices against shipments, purchase orders, and budgets; resolve billing discrepancies with carriers and vendors.

• Maintain records supporting audits, accruals, and month‑end reporting.

• Monitor spending against budgets and forecasts, explain variances, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

• Build reports and trackers covering shipment volumes, on‑time delivery, carrier performance, fleet movements, and cost per vehicle movement.

Process Development & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Create and improve standard operating procedures, workflows, and logistics documentation.

• Develop scalable processes to support growth into new markets.

• Train internal team members on logistics systems, procedures, and best practices.

• Partner with Sales and Customer Success to align deliveries with customer commitments.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain on supplier shipments, lead times, and inventory needs.

• Work with Service to coordinate vehicle and parts movements and resolve issues identified during transportation or delivery.

• Keep internal teams, carriers, and suppliers informed of shipment status, changes, and priorities.

What You Bring

• Five or more years of professional experience, including at least three years in logistics and supply chain.

• Hands‑on experience using a Transportation Management System (TMS).

• Proven experience managing 3PL carriers and coordinating complex domestic and international vehicle or freight shipments.

• Working knowledge of import/export processes and customs documentation, including HTS classifications, ISF filings, and commercial invoices.

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including building reports, trackers, and cost analyses.

• Experience managing logistics costs, processing and reconciling invoices, tracking budgets, and analyzing variances.

• Experience developing budgets, cost models, or forecasts for logistics, supply chain, or operations.

• Proficiency in SAP, including logistics, purchasing, invoicing, and expense‑related transactions.

• Experience creating and implementing SOPs and workflows that improve efficiency and support growth.

• Strong communication skills, including cross‑functional coordination and presenting operational reporting to leadership.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and serve as a subject matter expert.

• Adaptability, resourcefulness, and comfort working in a fast‑paced environment where processes are still being developed.

• A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to drive a department vehicle.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel 15–20%.

Education & Preferred Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience in logistics, supply chain, or fleet operations will be considered in place of formal education.

• Vehicle, automotive, electric vehicle, or micromobility experience preferred.

• Dangerous goods or lithium battery shipping experience preferred.

• Customs broker or trade compliance experience preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means reliable, on‑time deliveries; accurate shipping and customs documentation; strong carrier performance; timely invoice processing; and clear reporting to leadership. You’ll also help control logistics costs, improve budget and forecast accuracy, and support successful market launches through scalable processes.