Senior Logistics Coordinator

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Location:The Woodlands (Houston), USA

deugrowas founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group,where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day theindustry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and ouremployees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely,effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logisticalsolutions.

The Senior Project Coordinator will have the responsibility to arrange transportation of goods for various project assignments. Responsible for the successful, proactive daily operation of export and import, sea and heavy haul freight forwarding activities. Any rail and barge knowledge is considered a plus.

Become a part of our international Operations team at one of ourlocations inThe Woodlands (Houston), USA. For the next possible date we are lookingfor you i fulltime (40h/week) as Senior Logistics Coordinator.


Key responsibilities:

• Conducts freight negotiations with carriers, haulers, freight handlers, deugro overseas offices and agents for all modes of transportation, to ensure price competitiveness and profitability
• Responsible for overseas communications that includes anticipation of needs in overnight correspondence.
• Approve and post vendor invoices and bill customers after shipment is complete
• Prepares invoices and shipping documents such as, but not limited to export Bill of Lading (MBL, HBL), commercial invoices, certificate of origin
• Interacting with customers, vendors and foreign agents
  Responding in a timely manner to customer request on shipment status
• Completes cargo assessment to determine the best possible method route to implement in cargo movement
• Manage suppliers, sub-contractors and third party cargo handlers
  Informs customer of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed by customer.

Skills, knowledge, and expertise:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of Freight Forwarding experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal & Written
• Computer skills - MS Windows 7+, MS Office
• Multitasking Skills - Able to handle various assignments
  Focus - Pay attention to the customer's needs and commit to exceeding them
• Problem solving ability, positive attitude
• Attention to detail, and ability to learn and adjust
• Creative thinking and open to new ideas

What makes us the ideal choice?
A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading globalspecialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargotypes including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversizedshipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializingin transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, andspecialized transportation assets.

Wetake pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-termcareer growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

Weeagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovativethinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action throughdedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless ofgender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age andsexual orientation.

deugro (USA), Inc.
William Barrett
480 Wildwood Forest Dr Ste 350, The Woodlands, Houston, TX 77380-4119 USA