What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Giga Energy?
About Giga
Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
What You’ll Do
As a Logistics Coordinator at Giga, you will play a critical role in ensuring that materials and finished products move smoothly through our supply chain. You’ll handle the scheduling, tracking, and documentation of domestic and international shipments, while supporting our operations and manufacturing teams with day-to-day logistics execution. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where you’ll solve real-world problems daily — from scheduling freight pickups to making sure equipment arrives on time to customers. If you’re highly organized, thrive in fast-moving environments, and want to help build logistics processes that scale, this role is for you.
Where you’ll work
This role will be based in our Long Beach offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time.
Responsibilities
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
What You’ll Do
As a Logistics Coordinator at Giga, you will play a critical role in ensuring that materials and finished products move smoothly through our supply chain. You’ll handle the scheduling, tracking, and documentation of domestic and international shipments, while supporting our operations and manufacturing teams with day-to-day logistics execution. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where you’ll solve real-world problems daily — from scheduling freight pickups to making sure equipment arrives on time to customers. If you’re highly organized, thrive in fast-moving environments, and want to help build logistics processes that scale, this role is for you.
Where you’ll work
This role will be based in our Long Beach offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments of raw materials and finished products.
- Schedule and track freight with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.
- Prepare and manage shipping documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork.
- Monitor shipments in transit, proactively identifying and resolving delays or issues.
- Work with operations, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align logistics with production schedules.
- Maintain accurate logistics records, shipment trackers, and reporting dashboards.
- Support warehouse and distribution teams with inbound/outbound logistics coordination.
- Assist with logistics cost tracking, freight invoice review, and vendor performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, import/export rules, and company policies.
- 2 years of experience in logistics coordination, transportation, or supply chain support.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
- Familiarity with domestic and international freight operations.
- Basic knowledge of customs documentation and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics management systems.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or electrical equipment supply chains.
- Knowledge of global freight markets and Incoterms.
- Hands-on experience with ERP or transportation management systems (TMS).
- Spanish, Mandarin, or other language skills to support international logistics.
- 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
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
