Project Transport Coordinator

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Project Transport Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex projects. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating logistics, orchestrating shipments, and verifying documentation while working closely with diverse stakeholders.

With 3-5 years of experience in international logistics, you will oversee shipment planning, manage priorities, and maintain compliance with regulations. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a global environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment planning with Project Managers and offshore factories.
• Verify shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor shipment milestones and resolve delays.

Skills

International logistics coordination

Shipping documentation expertise

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving under pressure

Tools

ERP/TMS systems

Data management tools

Job description

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

Publication date: 2026-05-26