Senior Shipping Specialist

NDT Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great long-term career prospects

Challenging tasks in diverse teams

Attractive compensation system

Flexible working environment

Job summary

NDT Global based in Houston, Texas, is looking for a Senior Specialist in Shipping and Receiving. This role involves coordinating global shipments while ensuring compliance with customs regulations and optimizing transportation costs.

The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and specific certifications, including those in dangerous goods transport and customs. Opportunities for career growth and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in Logistics / Shipping & Receiving or related field.
• Certification in customs and foreign trade.
• Certification in transportation of dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate and monitor shipments in compliance with customs regulations.
• Evaluate carriers for transportation costs and quality.
• Manage import and export customs documentation.

Skills

Logistics / Shipping & Receiving

Customs clearance

Transport of dangerous goods

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Education

Vocational training in Logistics

Certification in customs and foreign trade

Certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Job description

Overview

NDT Global is the leading provider of inline diagnostic solutions, advanced data insights, subsea inspection, and integrity management services that safeguard energy-sector infrastructure. The company is recognized for its expertise in ultrasonic inspection technologies—such as Pulse Echo, Pitch-and-Catch, Phased Array, and Acoustic Resonance (ART Scan)—and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) inspection services. These offerings, along with non-ultrasonic technologies like Inertial Measurement Units and others in development, enable NDT Global to deliver comprehensive asset integrity solutions.

Innovation is at the core of NDT Global\'s mission. We continuously challenge the boundaries of existing technologies to deliver transformational solutions that empower the industry to achieve safer, more cost-effective pipeline management. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of vital new methods and tools that address the evolving needs of our customers while setting new industry standards.

By strategically applying inspection technologies to detect, diagnose, and model various types of threats, NDT Global provides predictive, decision-ready insights. These insights, driven by the world’s most accurate data, enable asset owners to optimize infrastructure health, drive operational efficiencies, reduce risk, and minimize their carbon footprint.

Position Summary

The goal of the Senior Specialist, Shipping and Receiving, is to independently execute, coordinate and monitor global shipments (inbound and outbound) in compliance with applicable customs regulations, global standards, and specifications for the shipment of dangerous goods. In addition, evaluates various carrier terms of cost, quality and selects the best forwarder for continuous optimization of transportation. The Senior Specialist is the first point of contact for all shipping & receiving related topics within the company.

Job Overview

• Executes, coordinates and monitors shipments (inbound and outbound) in compliance with applicable customs regulations, global and local standards, customer expectations, and specifications for the shipment of dangerous goods. In addition, evaluates various carriers regarding terms of cost, quality and selects and orders the best forwarder for continuous optimization of transportation.
• Only USA + CAN: Confirms material deliveries from other regions or suppliers by executing goods receipt postings in the ERP-System and delivers material to target location.
• Verifies and approves shipping invoices and tax bills and forwards them to the Finance department.
• Selects transportation packaging, organizes and orders rental equipment for loading and unloading heavy goods (e.g. forklift truck or crane) based on price, performance and quality/safety.
• Manages all import and export customs documentation (e.g. Export Control, Carnet A.T.A., Certificate of Origin) and manages all dangerous goods transport.
• Supports optimization of Shipping and Receiving processes and procedures.
• Manages claims and complaints regarding shipment delays or errors by getting in contact with vendors or shipping insurance companies as necessary to clarify and refund shipping costs.
• Supports additional departments with information, pricing and planning expertise regarding shipment execution and requirements to allow project cost calculation.
• Conducts annual price and condition negotiations with parcel service providers and selects the best service provider in terms of cost and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• A vocational training, apprenticeship or similar education in Logistics / Shipping & Receiving or related field is required.
• Certification in customs and foreign trade is required.
• Certification in transportation of dangerous goods (ground, ocean, and air) is required.
• Certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in shipping and receiving is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience handling customs clearances (e.g. customs tariff number), Carnet ATA is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in export control (screening, embargo, dual use) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience handling claim management, including general knowledge of liability and insurance, is required.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English as well as the local language.
• Possesses a high degree of independence in executing tasks.
• Has experience mentoring and providing guidance to others.
• Has experience creating appropriate documentation and driving continuous improvement processes.
• Experience in an international and culturally diverse environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Great long-term career prospects and development opportunities
• Challenging tasks in innovative and diverse teams
• Attractive compensation system
• Flexible working environment