Senior Project Coordinator

Maersk; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Houston seeks an experienced Fulfillment & Logistics Operations Execution professional to manage OOG import/export, coordinate shipments across warehouses, and ensure efficient operations within the team.

You will issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses, communicate with vendors and customers, mentor colleagues, and escalate issues to the project manager to keep cargo on schedule.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Independent Worker

Adaptable to Changes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Fulfillment & Logistics Operations Execution

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

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 other lower 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.

Job requirements

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 with CargoWise is required.

Skills needed

Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Outlook

Independent Worker and Adaptable to Changes

A solid understanding of logistics cost management

Quoting logistics shipments

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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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