Logistics Coordinator

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career development programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Logistics Coordinator based in Houston, TX. This role focuses on ensuring international shipments comply with policy, laws, and contracts while calculating tariffs, duties, and conversions for goods moving across borders.

Responsibilities include coordinating transports, negotiating terms, preparing transport documents, and liaising with internal teams and customers. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of shipping regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a logistics coordinator.
• Excellent Excel skills including basic arithmetic formulas, IF formulas, COUNT, VLOOKUP, sorting and auto filters, pivot tables and charting.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supply chain, inventory, shipping and receiving, customer service, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transports with approved carriers.
• Negotiate prices and terms for transports.
• Prepare shipping documents and invoices for customs.
• Communicate with planning, store, and project teams and with customers and transporters.
• Track orders to delivery and ensure PODs are available for invoicing.

Skills

Logistics experience

Excel proficiency

Regulations/ISO knowledge

Communication skills

Supply chain / shipping knowledge

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator ensures that all international product shipments comply with company policy, laws, and contractual requirements. This role involves computing duties, tariffs, and weight, volume, and price conversions of merchandise exported to or imported from foreign countries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transports with approved carriers.
• Order transports, negotiate prices and terms.
• Negotiate with suppliers and monitor shipping costs.
• Prepare all required transport documents.
• Communicate with other departments, including planning, store, and assembly.
• Communicate with customers and transporters.
• Prepare shipping invoices for customs purposes.
• Manage all related processes, such as support of selection procedure, issuing of orders, and checking of agreed purchasing conditions.
• Improve overall supply chain performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the movement of goods.
• Ensure smooth handover of all shipping documents and photos to the Project Manager.
• Liaise with all Project Managers for shipping schedules.
• Manage orders that are 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.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a logistics coordinator.
• Strong Excel skills including basic arithmetic formulas, if formulas, count formulas, vlookup formula, sorting and auto filters, pivot table functions, and creating various charts/graphs.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supply chain, inventory, shipping and receiving, customer service, and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lean process and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience in energy, fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading expert in providing engineered valve, actuation, and control solutions that enhance performance and reliability in critical plant applications. Enjoy good internal benefits in a global organization with manufacturing facilities and sales offices around the world. Become part of a company that values integrity and has nearly sixty years of experience in critical service applications.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 7am to 5pm in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $81000.00 - $81000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost shareBest-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groupsPTO, encompassing inclusive holidaysCareer Development opportunities (Company 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 familyFull 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 platformShort & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employeeFree financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles SchwabAnnual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase Company shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.