Global Logistics Coordinator: Freight & Supply Chain

Hermann Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermann Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee transportation and delivery of goods, coordinating shipments with suppliers, carriers, and customers to optimize the supply chain and maintain high customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or related field and 2+ years in logistics, including international and air freight experience. Proficiency with Excel and TMS is expected, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics management.
• Experience with international logistics and air freight.
• Strong understanding of transportation management and freight forwarding.
• Excellent communication, data entry, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams/Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Works with customers and carrier partners to ensure on-time pickup and delivery while tracking drivers throughout shipment.
• Negotiates rates with carriers and confirms correct customer charges applied to realize a margin.
• Manages accounts and solves problems with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Performs data entry functions in our TMS and web-based customer portals.
• Booking carriers at competitive rates and spot-quoting freight movements to realize a margin.
• Tracking cargo and equipment from pickup to delivery to ensure safe, timely transport of customer freight.
• Vet and on-board safe carriers according to thresholds and standards set forth by company policy.
• Check steamship line and container terminal websites for accurate, updated booking and container details to support our drayage movements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics management

International logistics

Air freight

Freight forwarding

Communication

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Hermann Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee transportation and delivery of goods, coordinating shipments with suppliers, carriers, and customers to optimize the supply chain and maintain high customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or related field and 2+ years in logistics, including international and air freight experience. Proficiency with Excel and TMS is expected, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.