Vehicle Outbound Logistics Manager, UK

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