Senior Logistics Coordinator

Worley Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc, a global energy and resources company, seeks a senior logistics professional in Houston to develop and implement project logistics strategies and manage movement of materials and equipment across complex projects.

You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, monitor shipments, and optimize delivery performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in logistics, supply chain, business, transportation, operations, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project logistics strategies with project leadership.
• Coordinate movement of materials and equipment from suppliers to destinations.
• Develop logistics plans considering delivery schedules, transport methods, storage, and site requirements.
• Analyze logistics requirements and identify opportunities to improve workflow, delivery, and inventory management.
• Monitor shipments and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Review and improve logistics procedures to maximize service and minimize cost.
• Coordinate with procurement, expediting, materials management, and project controls to resolve issues.
• Identify potential delays and develop practical solutions to minimize impact on schedules and costs.

Skills

Logistics planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organization & prioritization

Communication skills

Education

University degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation management systems

ERP systems

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the role

You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of project logistics strategies and coordinating the movement, distribution, and delivery of materials and equipment. You will analyze logistics requirements, develop practical plans, and monitor transportation and delivery activities to support project schedules, cost objectives, and customer expectations.

Working with the Manager of Logistics, project teams, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders, you will help identify potential logistics issues early and develop solutions that keep work moving. You will also help ensure logistics activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, project procedures, and Worley and client expectations.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development and implementation of project logistics strategies in partnership with the Manager of Logistics and project leadership.
• Coordinating logistics activities for the movement of materials, equipment, and other project resources from suppliers and vendors to their required destination.
• Developing logistics plans that consider project requirements, delivery schedules, transportation methods, storage, handling, distribution, and site requirements.
• Analyzing logistics requirements and identifying opportunities to improve workflow, delivery performance, inventory management, and overall project efficiency.
• Monitoring shipments, delivery schedules, and tracking records to ensure materials and equipment arrive as planned and in accordance with project requirements.
• Reviewing logistics procedures and recommending improvements that maximize service, minimize cost, and support efficient project execution.
• Coordinating with procurement, expediting, materials management, project controls, construction, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve logistics issues.
• Identifying potential delays, constraints, or transportation challenges and developing practical solutions to minimize their impact on project schedules and costs.
• Ensuring logistics activities comply with applicable transportation, customs, import/export, safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate logistics documentation, records, tracking information, and reporting to support project visibility and decision-making.
• Preparing logistics reports, presentations, proposals, and other communications for project teams, management, and clients.
• Providing logistics guidance and technical support to colleagues and project teams, including troubleshooting logistics-related issues.
• Leading or participating in functional project teams and cross-functional initiatives as required.
• Assigning activities and providing job‑related guidance to logistics team members when required.
• Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align logistics activities with project objectives.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen logistics processes, systems, and tools.
• Supporting a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the project organization.

What you'll bring to the role

You will bring a strong combination of logistics expertise, project experience, commercial awareness, and practical problem‑solving skills.

Essential qualifications and experience

• A university degree, or equivalent, in logistics, supply chain management, business, transportation, operations, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant logistics experience, preferably within the energy, chemicals, resources, engineering, construction, or other complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing logistics strategies for projects involving the movement of materials and equipment.
• Strong understanding of transportation, distribution, delivery coordination, inventory management, and logistics planning principles.
• Experience coordinating logistics activities across multiple stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and project functions.
• Working knowledge of applicable transportation, customs, import/export, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate logistics data, identify trends or constraints, and use that information to improve delivery performance and project outcomes.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing project requirements.
• Experience using logistics, supply chain, tracking, inventory, or enterprise systems and the ability to assist others and troubleshoot system or process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex logistics matters clearly to project teams, management, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, proposals, and other business documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities, and make sound decisions within defined objectives.
• Experience leading functional project teams or coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and act as a senior resource to less experienced team members.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving logistics challenges while balancing safety, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements.

What will set you apart

• Experience supporting large‑scale EPC, construction, energy, chemicals, LNG, or resources projects.
• Experience working in both office and field or construction environments.
• Experience managing complex or time‑critical material and equipment movements.
• Knowledge of project logistics planning from procurement through delivery and final destination.
• Experience working with project schedules and understanding how logistics activities affect critical path activities and overall project execution.
• Experience with logistics performance metrics, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence decisions and align stakeholders when priorities, schedules, or project requirements compete.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how logistics decisions affect project cost and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, take ownership, and drive solutions through to completion.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and being part of delivering sustainable change.