Senior Project Coordinator

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Houston is seeking a senior logistics professional to coordinate OOG import/export shipments and issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses. You will ensure on-time delivery and keep customers informed of any changes or delays.

You will mentor team members and serve as the first point of contact for operational issues. Required are 5+ years in freight forwarding operations, experience with breakbulk, RORO, and OOG shipments, and proficiency in CargoWise.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of operations experience in project freight forwarding is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OOG import and export shipments.
• Issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses.
• Ensure cargo is delivered on time and customer is kept informed of any changes or delays.
• Help to mentor and train fellow team members on OOG cargo operations.
• Be the first point of contact for team operational issues that need to be escalated to project manager.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Obtain and negotiate quotes from vendors.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Import/Export documentation

Customer service

Leadership

Logistics cost management

Vendor management

Quoting logistics shipments

Negotiation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Fulfillment & Logistics Operations Execution includes roles that manage and execute inventory,warehouseand fulfilment activities (planning andexecution,distribution is covered by carrier management). Includes all kinds of warehouses like CFS, CY, inland depot / warehouses, bonded warehouses, etc. whether owned,operatedor both by Maersk.

Professional stream includes those who are individual contributors with main emphasis on applying technical/discipline knowledge rather than managing people to achieve results – although coaching/mentoring less experienced staff, informal supervisory responsibilities, or overseeing work of otherlower level professionals or manage processes and program are common.

Individual work ranges from setting objectives and delivering on own work responsibilities to being a leading expert within a given field and influencing long term tactical decisions of the organization.

Progression within this stream reflects increasing depth of professional knowledge, project management capability, and the ability to influence others.

A colleague at this level works independently within defined boundaries and guidelines in a specific area but will need supervision and support on more complex tasks. Knowledge is required for the application of practical methods and techniques, work procedures and processes.

Solutioning is through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and the leader will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution.

The job requires previous work experience in a related area, or practical knowledge obtained via advanced education.

Leaders at this level manage employees day-to-day and set priorities to ensure task completion.

Daily responsibility

Coordinate OOG import and export shipments.

Issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses.

Ensure cargo is delivered ontimeandcustomeris kept informed of any changes or delays.

Help tomentor and train fellow team members on OOG cargo operations.

Be the first point of contact for team operational issues that need to be escalated to project manager.

Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Obtain and negotiate quotes from vendors.

Experience & skills Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

BachelorsDegree (preferred, but notrequired)

Experience

5+ years of operations experience in project freightforwarding

Experience with breakbulk, RORO, and OOG flat rack shipments.

Experience withCargoWiseisrequired.

Skills needed

Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

Import/Export documentation

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Leadership qualities

Independent Worker and Adaptable to Changes

A solid understanding of logistics cost management

Vendor Management

Quoting logistics shipments

Negotiation skills

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Pay Range:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00

*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

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