Logistics Assistant

GRUNDFOS; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer days (3 days)

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Import Transportation Coordinator in Brookshire, Texas to manage inbound international and domestic shipments, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery from origin to receipt at our facilities.

The role reports to the Regional Shipping Operations Leader, Americas North, and requires 1–3 years in logistics with SAP and MS Office proficiency, plus U.S. customs knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, International Trade, Supply Chain, or Compliance.
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or import/export processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance.
• Experience coordinating multi-modal international freight (ocean, air, rail, truck).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international and domestic inbound freight via ocean, air, rail, and truck.
• Monitor shipment status from origin through final delivery and notify teams of arrivals or delays.
• Ensure import documentation is complete and submitted on time for customs clearance.
• Support compliance with U.S. Customs and regional trade guidelines.
• Coordinate delivery appointments with distribution centers and warehouses.
• Review and validate freight invoices for accuracy and cost alignment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade / International Trade / Supply Chain / Compliance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about orchestrating the seamless movement of goods across borders and ensuring every shipment arrives on time and in full compliance? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Import Transportation Coordinator, you will be managing and coordinating inbound international and domestic shipments to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods from origin through final receipt at our facilities. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports directly to our Regional Shipping Operations Leader, Americas North and is based in Brookshire, Texas facility operating daily.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $53,400USD – 70,555USD. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Brookshire, Texas facility.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Shipping Operations Americas team, you'll create impact by Ensuring the reliable flow of critical materials that keep our production lines running and our customers satisfied through precise logistics coordination and import compliance.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Coordinate international and domestic inbound freight via ocean, air, rail, and truck, serving as the primary contact for freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and suppliers
• Monitor shipment status from origin through final delivery, maintaining accurate tracking and proactively communicating arrivals and delays to planning, procurement, and operations teams
• Ensure all import documentation—commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading—is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to support customs clearance activities
• Support compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and government agency requirements, assisting with audits and maintaining import records per Regional Trade Compliance guidelines
• Coordinate delivery appointments with distribution centers and warehouses to optimize receiving operations
• Review and validate freight invoices for accuracy and cost alignment

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented logistics professional with strong analytical and organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency in a fast-paced international supply chain environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Foreign Trade, International Trade, Supply Chain, or Compliance
• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or import/export customs processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• English proficiency at 80% or higher (written and verbal)
• SAP experience in logistics or supply chain modules
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance frameworks
• Experience coordinating multi-modal international freight (ocean, air, rail, truck)

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

We look forward to hearing from you.