Hitachi

Project Cargo Manager, Transport and Logistics – Grid Integration

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Raleigh • North Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Lead a regional team within Transport & Logistics (TTL) in our Grid Integration organization for LATAM and NAM region
  • Translate global TTL strategies into regional execution
  • Ensure operational excellence, compliance, sustainability, and innovation across project cargo logistics
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and specialized logistics providers to deliver complex, multi-modal transport solutions safely, on time, and on budget
  • Drive digitalization/automation and maintain accurate master data
  • Engage, evaluate, and steer specialized partners (3PLs, forwarders, carriers)
  • Ensure adherence to local/global regulations and optimize customs procedures, free‑trade benefits, and distribution flows
  • Implement cost‑reduction initiatives and guide stakeholders on Incoterms and logistics solutions
  • Map the carbon footprint of operations and implement reduction actions in line with TTL sustainability targets
  • Lead and develop a regional team of logistics professionals; ensure proper staffing, capability building, motivation, and performance management
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years solid experience in project cargo / freight forwarding within a global, matrixed environment
  • Proficiency with transport planning, customs & trade applications, and TMS solutions
  • Strong knowledge of multimodal transport planning, Incoterms, and global trade compliance
  • Proven track record managing 3PLs/forwarders and coordinating complex logistics projects
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, digitization, and standardization
  • Fluency in stakeholder management with strong communication and influencing skills
  • Experience leading professional teams, creating clarity on goals and delivering operational results
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Excellent English, written and verbal as well as confident use of SharePoint, Excel, and core Office tools.
Benefits
  • Attractive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project cargofreight forwardingtransport planningcustoms applicationstrade applicationsTMS solutionsmultimodal transport planningIncotermsglobal trade compliancecontinuous improvement
Soft skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillsinfluencing skillsteam leadershipgoal clarityoperational results deliverymotivationperformance management