Logistics Coordinator

IMI Process Automation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

IMI plc in Houston, TX, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to ensure international shipments comply with policy and regulatory requirements. The role is on-site in Houston and involves coordinating transports, kitting, and shipping documentation daily.

You will work with planning, store, and project teams to optimize supply chain performance, manage inventory, and liaise with suppliers and customers. Strong English, Excel, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma in administrative processes.
• 3–5 years of logistics coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating transports with approved carriers.
• Managing kitting and shipment materials on the dock.
• Reviewing shipment materials and verifying kitting with photos.
• Collaborating with Shipping & Receiving and monitoring inbound/outbound flow.
• Prepare transport documents and communicate with planning, store, and customers.
• Track orders to delivery and manage safety observations and logs.

Skills

English fluency

Excel skills

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or international logistics

Job description

IMI plc We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.

IMI plc We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

Ensure that all international product shipments comply with Company policy, laws, and contractual requirements. Computes duties, tariffs, and weight, volume, and price conversions of merchandise exported to or imported from foreign countries by performing the following duties.

Work Environment

On-Site Houston, TX

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.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lens.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to be on the production floor, performing activities to ensure efficient transportation and storage of goods, while maintaining communication with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordination of transports with approved carriers.
• Managing of all parts and kitting activities on the dock for shipment (obtain kit lists from engineer, ensure we have the necessary packaging for each project)
• Reviewing shipment materials before kiting (materials available)
• Verify Kitting of all components with Photos that will be stored in project folder.
• Collaborating with Shipping & Receiving and oversee the materials coming in and going out daily.
• Ensures POs are received and closed once incoming inspection is complete.
• Ordering of transports, negotiation about prices and terms
• Negotiations with suppliers and monitor shipping costs.
• Preparation of all required transport documents
• Communication with other departments (planning, store, assembly)
• Communication with customers and transporters
• Preparation of shipping invoice for customs purposes
• Managing of all related processes (support of selection procedure, issuing of orders; checking of agreed purchasing conditions
• Improving overall supply chain performance.
• Managing inventory.
• Manages storage of parts and goods arriving.
• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the movement of goods.
• Ensure smooth handover of all shipping documents and photos to the Project Manager.
• Liaison with all Project Managers for shipping schedules.
• Manage orders that are or near completion and stored off-site at other locations.
• Confirm all HTS codes for items leaving the United States
• Track all orders to delivery and ensure PODs are available to the Project Managers for invoicing purposes.
• Identify and report all safety observations on a daily basis.
• Maintain logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders, etc.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong excel skills including the following functions: all basic arithmetic formulas, "if" formulas, "count" formulas, "vlookup" formula, sorting and auto filters, pivot table functions, and various charts/graphs.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with "Lean" process and "Six Sigma" principles in administrative processes.
• Bachelor-level degree and/or combination of education and experience with a business or international logistics emphasis.
• Proven 3-5 years previous experience as logistics coordinator.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ISO requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Maintain IMI certified Forklift licensing required for loading and unloading materials.

Pay range

$36-39 / hour

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties

At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.