Logistics Specialist

Vinmar Polymers America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinmar Polymers America is seeking a Logistics Specialist to be the first contact for customers, transporters, warehouses, suppliers, and shipping lines, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will plan shipments using SAP, manage 3rd party logistics relationships, and communicate requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders while driving efficiency and service quality. This role reports to the Logistics Manager and requires attention to detail and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in international export logistics.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan shipments using SAP software.
• Build relationships with 3rd party logistic vendors to ensure a high level of service.
• Provide prompt, professional communication with both internal and external customers regarding business requirements and transportation related issues.
• Respond to incoming communications from internal and external customers and where necessary resolve and escape issues as needed.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes that solve problems and result in greater efficiencies and improved customer service.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Logistics Specialist is the first contact person for customers, transporters, warehouses, suppliers, shipping lines, providing all necessary administrative and logistic information to ensure a smooth ongoing day-to-day business flow. The Logistics Specialist reports functionally to the Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Plan shipments using SAP software
• Build relationships with 3rd party logistic vendors to ensure a high level of service
• Provide prompt, professional communication with both internal and external customers regarding business requirements and transportation related issues
• Respond to incoming communications from internal and external customers and where necessary resolve and escape issues as needed
• Identify, recommend and implement changes that solve problems and result in greater efficiencies and improved customer service

The Logistics Specialist is the first contact person for customers, transporters, warehouses, suppliers, shipping lines, providing all necessary administrative and logistic information to ensure a smooth ongoing day-to-day business flow. The Logistics Specialist reports functionally to the Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Plan shipments using SAP software
• Build relationships with 3rd party logistic vendors to ensure a high level of service
• Provide prompt, professional communication with both internal and external customers regarding business requirements and transportation related issues
• Respond to incoming communications from internal and external customers and where necessary resolve and escape issues as needed
• Identify, recommend and implement changes that solve problems and result in greater efficiencies and improved customer service

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in an international export logistics environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures

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