Logistics Coordinator

Flowserve; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to lead daily shipping office activities at the Houston site. You will coordinate with planners, prepare documentation, and ensure on-time fulfillment of domestic and international orders. The role requires strong communication, ERP and Excel skills, and knowledge of import/export rules.

Experience with RFID and carrier relations helps optimize rates. You will liaise between the site shipping team and Global Logistics, support training, and maintain

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant shipping/logistics experience.
• Experience with import/export compliance and regulatory awareness.
• Proven ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping office activities and coordinate with planners.
• Prepare shipping records, documents, and paperwork for domestic and international orders.
• Review open orders and align with customer ship dates.
• Coordinate freight with carriers and optimize rates and service.
• Audit freight bills and respond to billing questions.
• Train colleagues on new procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Excel pivot tables

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

RFID scanners

Teamwork

Safety policies

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Tools

ERP system

RFID technology

Job description

Role Summary:The Logistics Coordinator will lead the day-to-day activities in the shipping office, providing guidance of the floor activities. Focus on the fulfillment of logistics requirements for their specific site through successful execution of site initiatives incorporating the strategy set by the Flowserve Global Logistics Team. Coordinate workload daily with the planners and determine resources needed to ensure that we meet the customer’s expectation. Act as the liaison between the site shipping department and the Global Logistics team.Responsibilities include:Lead/Coordinate activities and provide guidance between the shipping floor and office.Liaison between site shipping department and Global Logistics Department.Prepare documentation, maintains records, and coordinates logistics for product shipment.Maintain Shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request.Prepares Shipping paperwork for domestic and international orders as well as complete shipping transaction in appropriate systems.Review open customer orders in shipping daily to efficiently meet the customer shipping schedule and satisfy the requested ship dates.Coordinate the shipping of all freight by contacting appropriate freight carriers.Communicate shipping volumes and priorities closely with Logistics leadership to optimize available resources.Utilize Freight Rater and other available tools to obtain the best possibly rates and service.Ensure that the Freight Payment Policy is followed.Review and audit freight bills and excessive cost reports for accuracy. Respond to billing questions from external freight payment services.Formally document new or changed procedures. Identify who requires training and execute training if needed.Maintain knowledge of current international export/import regulatory requirements and attend training as needed to maintain this.Participate and initiate transportation-related project teams.Provide guidance to Purchasing on approved carriers and freight forwarders by state, country, region.Responsible for utilizing and adhering to the Global Logistics Approved Vendor List.Manage the escalation process to resolve logistics issues within site.Effectively lead cross-functional root cause and corrective action to resolve customer-related shipping issues.Maintain a local relationship with approved suppliers and stakeholders and resolve/escalate complex supplier issues.Ability to understand and actively use carrier tracking reports to ensure commitments are met.Maintain a minimum of 98% compliance in shipping and report shipping metrics monthly.Participate in logistics meetings and calls.Other duties as assignedRequirements:3+ years of relevant experiencePrevious shipping experience.Previous Import and Export Compliance experience.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and an ERP system.Ability to operate and utilize RFID scanners and other mobile technology.Preferred Experience / Skills:Previous Import and Export Compliance experience.Excellent communications skills with ability to manage multiple tasksAdherence to all safety policies and regulations.Logistics-related work experience.Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.Background in industrial manufacturingStrong Organizational skills and Detail OrientedAdvanced MS Excel skills creating pivot tables, databases, graphs/charts.BS or BA Degree in relevant fieldFlowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, and many other excellent benefits!