The opportunity
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…
What you'll do
Global Network Architecture: Design and manage complex multi-modal domestic and international transportation networks to move autonomous vehicles and sensitive technical components across global deployment nodes.
Team Scaling & Mentorship: Recruit, design, and scale the Logistics organization from the ground up while mentoring internal talent.
Financial Oversight & Cost Reduction: Own macro-level logistics financial planning and execute cost-reduction protocols without sacrificing pipeline velocity.
Reverse Logistics & Asset Lifecycle: Implement closed-loop and reverse logistics protocols for high-value asset tracking, return-to-vendor (RTV) processes, and sensor retrofitting cycles.
Systems Integration & Data Accuracy: Drive the adoption of advanced TMS and ERP platforms to maintain strict tracking and ensure the accuracy of logistics master data.
Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy: Establish internal controls for global trade compliance (export controls, sanctions) and architect tariff mitigation and duty drawback strategies.
What they're looking for
- + years of scaling logistics leadership experience, ideally within: tech-forward manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, or aerospace industries.
- Proven track record of building, scaling, and mentoring a top-tier logistics: team from empty headcount structures into cohesive, high-performing units.
- Advanced operational command of global transportation networks, including: international ocean/air freight forwarding, domestic trucking nodes, and international customs frameworks.
- Strong strategic capability to think long-term about supply chain: infrastructure while executing micro-level solutions to support immediate operations.
