US Logistics & Trade Compliance Coordinator

About the Role

Zeekr USO is seeking an experienced logistics professional to support high-impact international operations involving finished vehicles (FVL), EV batteries, automotive components, and global imports/exports. This role serves as a key operations point of contact for inbound and outbound shipments to/from the United States, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with global plants, carriers, 3PLs, customs brokers, and port operators while contributing to operational excellence, compliance readiness, and supplier performance. This position plays an important role in supporting EV launches, U.S. market expansion, and global logistics readiness.

Key Responsibilities

EV Logistics

• Support end-to-end logistics for EVs from manufacturing through ocean transport, U.S. port operations, and distribution.
• Coordinate with the Compliance team to ensure vehicle readiness (VIN/labeling accuracy, homologation packages, EV battery handling, regulatory checks).
• Provide operational guidance to overseas plants to align production schedules with carrier capacity and launch timelines.
• Identify logistics bottlenecks and contribute to corrective actions and process improvements.

Import Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Serve as a resource on CBP regulations, NHTSA/EPA/DOT/FMVSS requirements, and EV-specific HAZMAT/battery rules.
• Validate import/export documents (CI/PL) and support Compliance with COO, test reports, MSDS/TDS, and homologation files.
• Maintain accurate HTS classifications for vehicles, EV batteries, and regulated components, support internal teams and suppliers with guidance.
• Assist in resolving customs exams, holds, PGA reviews, and documentation discrepancies.

Export Operations, Bonds & Special Trade Programs

• Manage U.S. export shipments, including AES filings, destination compliance, and carrier coordination.
• Monitor CBP bond sufficiency, renewals, usage, and exposure related to high-value EV imports.
• Support the management of Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs) for prototypes, demo fleets, and engineering vehicles.
• Create and oversee ATA Carnets for events, demonstrations, and temporary international movements.

Global Transportation & Warehouse Operations

• Support 3PL transportation, warehousing, and customs operations across ocean, FTL/LTL, parcel, and air freight.
• Support the Inventory control team with warehouse performance metrics, forecasting, pick/pack KPIs, and WMS reporting.
• Participate in operational reviews, continuous improvement activities, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Assist the U.S. Logistics Manager in preparing semiannual executive-level performance reports.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Provide mentorship and performance feedback to 3PLs, carriers, and warehouse partners.
• Help develop statements of work, KPIs, RFQs, performance metrics, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing team on MSAs, NDAs, logistics contracts, and service agreements.
• Ensure adherence to domestic and international supply chain laws and company policies.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Develop and maintain logistics KPIs, dashboards, and compliance reporting.
• Support long-term logistics initiatives, network optimization, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, freight forwarders, global OEM teams, and suppliers.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in automotive logistics, international supply chain, customs, or FVL operations.
• Strong understanding of all transportation modes: ocean, truckload, LTL, parcel, and air.
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, CBP processes, PGAs, and EV battery requirements.
• Familiarity with CBP Bonds, TIBs, ATA Carnets, and temporary import/export processes.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, logistics KPIs, and WMS reporting systems.
• Ability to support contract negotiations and manage supplier performance with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to support escalations and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency with ERP/TMS systems and OEM logistics platforms.
• Flexible availability for evening calls with Asia and early-morning calls with Europe.
• Professional certifications (CCS, CES, CUSECO, Customs Broker License) are a plus but not required.
• Foreign language skills (e.g., Mandarin) are a plus.

Why Join Us

• High-impact role supporting EV launches, new vehicle introductions, and U.S. market expansion.
• Meaningful involvement in global logistics strategy, compliance readiness, and supplier performance.
• Opportunities for growth into logistics or trade compliance leadership role, or broader global operations.
• Join a team bringing next-generation autonomous EV technology to the U.S. market.