Project Transport Coordinator

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh seeks a Project Transport Coordinator to coordinate shipment planning with Project Managers and offshore factories, ensuring on-time, compliant deliveries of critical equipment across borders.

You will verify shipping documents, apply Incoterms 2020, manage ERP/TMS data, and lead escalation with freight forwarders to resolve delays while aligning transport modes with project priorities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in international logistics or transport coordination.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and Incoterms 2020.
• Familiarity with trade compliance fundamentals (e.g., export controls, screening).
• Experience working with ERP/TMS systems and data management tools.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and remain solution-focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment planning with Project Managers and offshore factories.
• Issue shipping instructions and track production, packing, and dispatch readiness.
• Verify shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance before cargo handover.
• Align transport modes, routing, and service levels with project priorities.
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays or disruptions.
• Lead first-line escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Maintain accurate shipment data in ERP/TMS systems and reporting tools.
• Collaborate across teams to improve logistics processes and documentation quality.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

International logistics

Shipping docs & Incoterms 2020

Trade compliance

ERP/TMS systems

Stakeholder coordination

Prioritization under pressure

Clear communication

Tools

ERP/TMS systems

Data management tools

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity Step into a role where precision meets global impact. As a Project Transport Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of delivering complex projects on time and in full—ensuring vital equipment moves seamlessly across borders. Acting as the operational bridge between project teams and offshore factories, you will orchestrate shipments with accuracy, foresight, and agility. This is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where your expertise in logistics and trade compliance directly shapes successful project delivery. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, solve challenges in real time, and continuously improve processes that drive efficiency and customer satisfaction. At Hitachi Energy, your work supports meaningful innovations that power communities and industries worldwide. If you enjoy working across cultures, navigating complexity, and making things happen, this role offers the platform to grow, contribute, and make a difference.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate shipment planning with Project Managers and offshore factories
• Issue shipping instructions and track production, packing, and dispatch readiness
• Verify shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance before cargo handover
• Align transport modes, routing, and service levels with project priorities
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays or disruptions
• Lead first-line escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners
• Maintain accurate shipment data in ERP/TMS systems and reporting tools
• Collaborate across teams to improve logistics processes and documentation quality
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• 3–5 years of experience in international logistics or transport coordination
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and Incoterms® 2020
• Familiarity with trade compliance fundamentals (e.g., export controls, screening)
• Experience working with ERP/TMS systems and data management tools
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to manage priorities and remain solution-focused under pressure

More about us

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