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Head of Logistics

Waymo· Supply Chain and Manufacturing
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Mountain View, California$238k - $294kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Waymo is seeking a Head of Logistics to design, scale, and lead the global logistics organization, optimize transportation networks, and ensure compliant, cost-efficient operations for autonomous vehicle components and assets.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 10+ 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.
  • Exceptional cross-functional relationship-building skills to drive alignment across distinct program management, demand forecasting, and hardware engineering pillars.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or an equivalent quantitative discipline.

Skills

Required:Logistics leadershipGlobal transportation networksTMS/ERP systemsFinancial planning & cost reductionCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Waymo employees are eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles.

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