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title: 'Global Logistics Specialist at ALSO'
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# Global Logistics Specialist at ALSO

- **Company:** ALSO
- **Location:** Taichung, Taiwan
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/ridealso/dd8ec96d-23b1-45ea-be78-23ca47aec387

## Job description

About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for a Global Logistics Specialist based in Taiwan to lead local import and export operations, support customs compliance, and serve as the on-the-ground logistics partner for our Taiwan supply chain activities. This role will also support global logistics projects, parcel shipment operations, and vendor management across the region.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple freight modes, and experienced navigating Taiwan customs and trade regulations. Experience with EV, micromobility, consumer electronics, hardware, or battery-related cargo is highly valuable. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and wants to build scalable logistics processes from the ground up.

## What You'll Do

- Manage end-to-end import operations across global lanes (Asia, Europe, and the Americas), ensuring timely clearance and delivery
- Coordinate with Taiwan customs brokers, freight forwarders, and vendors for transportation planning
- Track and monitor all outbound and inbound shipments, proactively resolving delays, holds, or exceptions before they impact operations
- Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Manage relationships with international freight forwarders across ocean, air, and couriers, evaluating carrier performance against cost, transit time, and reliability KPIs to drive continuous improvement
- Partner with suppliers and internal procurement teams to align shipment readiness with production and inventory needs
- Track purchase orders from booking through delivery, maintaining accurate records in the ERP system
- Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders (supply chain, destination import team, 3PL warehouse, and fulfillment) on shipment status and ETA updates
- Support HTS/CCC code classification for imported and exported goods under Taiwan's customs tariff schedule, monitor trade policy developments and export controls, and assist with customs audits, duty drawback, and bonded processes as needed
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations for battery and EV-related cargo, applying IATA, IMDG, and DOT regulations for lithium-ion battery cargo (UN3480/UN3481), including DGR documentation, packaging requirements, and mode restrictions

## What You'll Bring

- 3–5 years of experience in global transportation, carrier, or freight forwarding
- Solid knowledge of TW/US customs regulations and HTS classification
- Hands-on experience coordinating with customs brokers and 3PL partners
- Proficiency with TMS, ERP, or logistics visibility platforms
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent shipments and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and supplier coordination
- Preferred: Experience handling lithium battery cargo (UN3480/UN3481/UN3556) under IATA, IMDG, or DOT regulations is a strong plus
- Preferred: Experience importing consumer electronics, e-bikes, micromobility, or EV products
- Preferred: Exposure to global import lanes in Asia (China, Taiwan, Vietnam) and/or Europe

## Perks & Benefits

We offer competitive perks and benefits for every global role.

Why ALSO. We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

## About ALSO

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ALSO is an electric mobility company designing and building small, vertically integrated electric vehicles for moving people and goods, originally incubated within Rivian.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, Unicorn)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2025
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; the company was formed as a stealth team within Rivian before spinning out as an independent entity.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing / Electric Mobility
- **Target customers**: B2C (urban consumers) and B2B (logistics, delivery, and transportation partners)
- **Mission**: To build the world’s best small vehicles for moving people and goods, driven and autonomous, with a focus on sustainability and rethinking transportation from first principles.

## Products & Services
Based on publicly available information, ALSO has not yet announced specific product names beyond the “TM” and “TM-” references on its website. The company is developing a vertically integrated technology platform that spans motors, batteries, electronics, and software. Its product lineup includes small EVs for both consumer and commercial use, with a flagship vehicle set to launch in early 2026.

- **[Flagship Small EV (unnamed)]**: A vertically integrated, small electric vehicle for urban and commercial use. It combines in-house powertrain, battery, electronics, and autonomy software. Launch expected in early 2026, initially in the U.S. and Europe. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/news)
- **Commercial Platform**: ALSO works with logistics, delivery, and transportation partners to deliver custom solutions at scale. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/company)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $1–2.5B (unicorn status) as of March 2026 (latest valuation per Dealroom). [dealroom.co](https://dealroom.co/companies/ridealso-com/)
- **Total Funding**: $505M across four rounds.
  - Corporate Round (Feb 2025) – 1 investor
  - Series B (Mar 2025) – $105M led by Eclipse
  - Venture Round (Aug 2025) – $200M led by Greenoaks
  - Series C (Mar 2026) – $200M led by Greenoaks, with participation from other investors
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eclipse Ventures, Greenoaks. ALSO works with commercial partners in logistics and transportation sectors.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 290.9% year-over-year to 205 employees (LinkedIn, as of mid-2026). The company is actively hiring 48 open positions across engineering, product, and operations. It operates in five countries (U.S., Taiwan, U.K., South Africa, China). Strong talent inflow from Rivian (56 employees), Tesla, Apple, and Cruise. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridealso)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically Integrated Technology**: In-house development of motors, batteries, electronics, and software enables a tightly optimized, high-performance EV platform.
- **Rivian Pedigree**: Originally incubated within Rivian, benefiting from automotive rigor and advanced software/autonomy expertise.
- **Focus on Small EVs**: Addresses a rapidly growing market segment where 80% of car trips are under 15 miles, with urban population projected to reach 7 billion by 2050.
- **Strong Financial Backing**: $505M in funding from top-tier investors, providing ample runway for product launch and scaling.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Launch**: Introduce the flagship small EV in early 2026, first in the U.S. and Europe, then globally.
- **Commercial Expansion**: Deepen partnerships with logistics, delivery, and transportation companies to scale custom vehicle solutions.
- **Technology Platform**: Continue to advance in-house autonomy, sensing, and connectivity features to differentiate the user experience.
- **Talent Growth**: Rapidly hiring across engineering, design, and operations to support product development and future scaling.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are described as “builders, technologists, designers, and dreamers” focused on creating sustainable, delightful mobility.
- **High-Growth Environment**: Headcount has tripled year-over-year, offering early employees significant impact and career acceleration.
- **Top-Tier Team**: Colleagues come from Rivian, Tesla, Apple, Cruise, and other elite companies, fostering a culture of craft and excellence.
- **Technical Depth**: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge EV hardware, software, autonomy, and battery systems. Open roles include Senior Software Engineer (ML), Motor Controls Engineer, Battery Design Engineer, and Staff Reliability Engineer.
- **Office Locations**: Hubs in Palo Alto (vehicle engineering, software, design), Seattle (customer experience & commerce), and Taichung, Taiwan (supply chain & logistics). The work policy is not explicitly stated but likely hybrid or office-first given the hardware focus.
- **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but as a well-funded unicorn, competitive compensation and equity packages are standard.

## Sources
1. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/company)
2. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/news)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridealso)
4. [dealroom.co](https://dealroom.co/companies/ridealso-com/)
5. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/)

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