Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean bookings and shipping strategy in coordination with manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Monitor incoming shipments and coordinate with terminals and truckers.
• Track carrier contracts, rate changes, and surcharges (e.g., PSS, bunker) to ensure accurate cost application.
• Inbound & Outbound Logistics:
  • Coordinate inbound drayage and domestic trucking moves to Giga facilities for units, parts, and components.
  • Manage outbound domestic trucking of finished products (transformers, switchgear, enclosures) to customer sites and internal project locations.
  • Support miscellaneous and parcel shipments as needed to keep material flow on schedule.
• Export Coordination:
  • Prepare and manage export documentation and bookings for international shipments.
  • Cook up export logistics and communication with overseas manufacturing and partner sites.
• Customs & Compliance:
  • Own the customs clearance process, including product classifications and verification.
  • Monitor duty spend, tariff rate changes, and work with CBP where applicable.
• Billing & Cost Tracking:
  • Review and validate drayage, trucking, ocean carrier, and customs broker invoices for accuracy.
  • Track landed cost and freight spend per order to support accurate reporting.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  • Partner with Sales to provide logistics cost and tariff inputs for the quoting process.
  • Support manufacturing and project delivery teams by keeping material flow aligned with production and deployment timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight operations, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or electrical infrastructure industries.
• Working knowledge of international freight, customs processes, and Incoterms.
• Experience coordinating with carriers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, or customs brokers.
• Export experience, including documentation and booking for international shipments.
• Familiarity with oversized and breakbulk cargo, including the logistics of moving heavy or non-containerized freight.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at once.
• Proficient in Google Sheets and Excel, with comfort building trackers and managing data across multiple shipments.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable in the day-to-day execution of a fast-moving logistics operation.
• Bonus points: Experience in data center infrastructure, electrical equipment, or modular construction supply chains; Exposure to transformer, switchgear, or power system logistics (heavy electrical equipment, long-lead materials); Familiarity with ERP or TMS systems used for supply chain visibility and tracking; Language skills in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages supporting international manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Pay

• The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable).
• This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000 USD