Senior Global Freight & Project Logistics Coordinator

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

deugro (USA), Inc. in The Woodlands, near Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Logistics Coordinator to manage export/import, sea and heavy haul freight for the Americas. The role emphasizes proactive daily operations and carrier negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in freight forwarding, excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, and the ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of Freight Forwarding experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – Verbal & Written.
• Multitasking skills – able to handle various assignments.
• Focus – pay attention to the customer’s needs and commit to exceeding them.
• Problem solving ability.
• Ability to learn and adjust.
• Creative thinking and open to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct freight negotiations with carriers, haulers, freight handlers, and agents.
• Overseas communications including overnight correspondence.
• Approve and post vendor invoices and bill customers after shipment.
• Prepare invoices and shipping documents (export Bill of Lading, commercial invoices, origin).
• Interact with customers, vendors and foreign agents; respond to shipment status requests.
• Complete cargo assessment to determine best route for cargo movement.
• Manage suppliers, sub-contractors and third party cargo handlers; inform customer of prices, dates, delays.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Learn and adapt

Tools

MS Windows 7+

MS Office

Job description

deugro (USA), Inc. in The Woodlands, near Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Logistics Coordinator to manage export/import, sea and heavy haul freight for the Americas. The role emphasizes proactive daily operations and carrier negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in freight forwarding, excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, and the ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic international environment.