Logistics Coordinator

BDP International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress

Job summary

BDP International is seeking an Export Coordinator to support ocean and air export shipments. You will log documents, verify compliance with US customs, coordinate cargo pickup and delivery, and finalize billing while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in export functions and 1–3 years in customer service, with strong communication and detail-oriented skills; a college degree is preferred but not required. Growth opportunities exist within a dynamic logistics team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of ocean or air export experience
• 1–3 years in a customer service environment
• College degree preferred but not required
• Must work in a fast paced office
• Strong communication, detail orientation and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export trafficking functions and data entry for customer export shipments
• Process documents, ensure compliance with US customs, coordinate pickup/delivery and billing
• Provide shipment status reporting and escalate non-conformances
• Maintain data accuracy and respond to inquiries promptly
• Prepare export declarations and Bills of Lading for Ocean Exports
• Coordinate outbound movement of international freight
• Establish rates/services with third party carriers
• Knowledge of Letters of Credit is a plus

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About PSA BDP

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Responsibilities

1. Individual to be a resource, responsible to coordinate export trafficking functions, data entry, and document distribution duties associated with customer export shipments through BDP.
2. Order Processing: Receive documents and initiate logging process, confirm data received is in compliance with all US Custom requirements, process all documents in accordance with requirements, coordinate cargo availability and arrange pickup and delivery, and finalize billing and distribute documents as required.
3. Shipment Status reporting: Review daily monitoring reports, ensure all measurement standards are met, and proactively report non-conformances.
4. Maintenance: Ensure all tables complete and current, assist in accounting issues, perform RFI/RFQ as required, and ensure all communications are prompt and content is accurate.
5. Prepares export declarations and related Bills of Lading in Ocean Exports.
6. Coordinates the outbound movement of international freight shipments.
7. Establishing rates and services with third party carriers.
8. Some knowledge of interpreting Letters of Credit would be an asset.

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have two (2) to three (3) of experience handlingocean or air export functions
• Prefer at least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a customer service type environment.
• A college degree is preferred but not required
• Must be able to work in a fast paced office
• Good communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills required
• Candidate must possess a strong team work attitude
• Leadership experience is a strongly desired
• Candidate must be PC literate with MS Office applications.

Physical Capabilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is considered to be sedentary, and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, vision abilities, hear, speak and read. The employee is regularly required to use but is not limited to computer, fax machine and phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Please note: There is no relocation or immigration assistance associated with this opening. Compensation based on experience.

We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.

Thisis a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!

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