Project Transport Coordinator

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Transport Coordinator in Raleigh, NC to ensure complex equipment moves are on time and compliant. You will act as the liaison between project teams and offshore factories, orchestrating shipments with precision and proactive problem solving.

In this fast-paced, global role, you will manage shipment planning, documentation accuracy, and data integrity in ERP/TMS systems, collaborating across functions to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in international logistics or transport coordination.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and Incoterms 2020.
• Experience with ERP/TMS systems and data management tools.

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

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Prioritization under pressure

Tools

ERP/TMS

Job description

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

• Join a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions
• Grow through international exposure, training, and career development opportunities
• Be part of an inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas matter

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