Waymo

Builds self-driving AI and runs a robotaxi service

Vehicle Outbound Logistics Manager

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeLondon, UK

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Engineering, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of experience in international automotive logistics and finished vehicle distribution is required.
Expertise in U.S. and EU import/export regulations, customs processing, HS codes, and Incoterms is required.
Fluency in English and Dutch is required.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presentation abilities, are required.

Responsibilities

Architect the foundational European logistics blueprint as the region's first outbound logistics hire, establishing end-to-end strategy, operational processes, and carrier networks to ship autonomous vehicles.
Partner with ocean carriers and freight forwarders to secure Roll-on/Roll-off or containerized capacity and optimize shipping lanes, transit schedules, and global logistics budgets.
Work with Trade Compliance to manage U.S. export laws and EU import tariffs and customs, while ensuring precise paperwork filing.
Establish standard operating procedures for autonomous vehicle transport.
Manage relationships with European ports, transport yards, and car-haulers.
Coordinate last-mile delivery from European ports to active testing or market depots.
Negotiate master service agreements and measure partner service-level agreements.

Desired Qualifications

Professional proficiency in another European language, such as German or French.
A master's degree or MBA.
Direct experience handling advanced transportation technology, including autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle fleets, or aerospace hardware.
An established network with European Roll-on/Roll-off ocean carriers, port terminals such as Zeebrugge, Bremerhaven, or Rotterdam, and European finished vehicle car-haulers.
Strong proficiency in modern supply chain management tools, such as ERP, TMS, or SAP.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

You will:

Architect the foundational European logistics blueprint as our first outbound logistics hire in the region, establishing the end-to-end strategy, operational processes, and carrier networks required to ship autonomous vehicles from the ground up
Partner with ocean carriers and freight forwarders to secure RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) or containerized capacity and optimize shipping lanes, transit schedules, and global logistics budgets
Work closely with Trade Compliance to manage US export laws and EU import tariffs/customs, while enduring precise paperwork filing.
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AV transport
Manage relationships with European ports, transport yards, and car-hauler
Coordinate the "last-mile" delivery from European ports to active testing/market depots
Negotiate master service agreements (MSAs) and measure partner SLAs

You have:

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in international automotive logistics, finished vehicle distribution
Proven expertise in US and EU import/export regulations, customs processing, HS codes, and Incoterms
Fluency in English and Dutch is required; professional proficiency in another European language (German, French) is highly advantageous
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.

We prefer:

Master’s degree or MBA
Direct experience handling advanced transportation technology (Autonomous Vehicles, EV fleets, or aerospace hardware)
Established network with European RoRo ocean carriers, port terminals (e.g., Zeebrugge, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam), and European finished vehicle car-haulers
Strong proficiency in modern Supply Chain management tools (ERP, TMS, or SAP)

Travel requirements:

Periodic travel within Europe, mainly to the Netherlands

The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

£92,000—£96,500 GBP

Salary Range 92000 - 96500 GBP

About the Company

Waymo

Builds self-driving AI and runs a robotaxi service

Waymo builds self-driving technology and uses it to run a ride-hailing service in which passengers summon electric cars with no one behind the wheel. In 2020, it became the first company to open fully driverless rides to the public, starting in metro Phoenix. Its system, the Waymo Driver, pairs cameras, radar and laser sensors called lidar with onboard computers whose AI predicts what nearby people and vehicles will do and drives the car. Riders pay per trip through the Waymo app, or through Uber in some cities, while Waymo and fleet partners keep the cars charged and maintained. Waymo began as a Google project in 2009 and became a separate Alphabet company in 2016; it is based in Mountain View, California.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $32.1B
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2009

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