Transport & Logistics Coordinator II

Technip Energies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a Transport & Logistics Coordinator in Houston to manage complex shipping activities for project orders. Based in the Sourcing & Procurement team, you will oversee shipping plans, freight-forwarder coordination, documentation, delivery schedules, and cost controls to support successful project execution.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Administration, Legal, Insurance, and suppliers, reporting to the Transport & Logistics

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience coordinating shipping arrangements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple shipments and stakeholders.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on shipping and transportation activities for project orders.
• Develop transportation cost and labor-hour estimates; monitor budgets.
• Implement project transportation methods with the Project Procurement Manager.
• Prepare shipment plans reflecting project requirements and milestones.
• Prepare and issue transportation specifications, bids, and service orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers for cargo pickup, loading, and dispatch.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Freight-forwarding management

Project coordination

Communication & documentation

Budget monitoring

Education

Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

Tools

Web-based inquiry management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.

Position Summary

The Transport & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for executing and coordinating complex shipping and transportation activities for assigned project purchase orders. Based in Houston within the Sourcing & Procurement team, this role manages shipping plans, freight-forwarder coordination, transport documentation, delivery schedules, and related cost controls to support successful project execution. Reporting hierarchically to the Transport & Logistics Manager and functionally to the Project Logistics & Transport Manager or Project Procurement Manager when assigned to a project, the Coordinator collaborates with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Administration, Legal, Insurance, and suppliers. This is an individual-contributor position with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on shipping and transportation activities associated with assigned project purchase orders.
• Develop transportation cost and labor-hour estimates; monitor expenditures and execution progress against approved project budgets.
• Implement project transportation methods and arrangements in agreement with the Project Procurement Manager.
• Prepare, maintain, and revise shipment plans and schedules to reflect project requirements, supplier readiness, and delivery milestones.
• Prepare and issue transportation specifications, invitations to bid, negotiation documentation, and service orders.
• Assign shipments to freight forwarders under approved service orders and monitor the execution of shipping activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers to arrange cargo pickup, loading, dispatch, and shipment readiness in line with agreed plans.
• Prepare or coordinate import and export documents with the Administration team when required.
• Issue and update shipping notices, communicate shipment status to involved parties, and transmit shipping documentation to field teams.

Coordination & Supplier Management

• Work closely with Project Procurement Managers, Buyers, Vendor Performance Management, project teams, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Insurance.
• Ensure freight-forwarding activities align with the project's Logistics Execution Plan and applicable Technip Energies Global Principles & Standards.
• Track freight-forwarder performance, shipment execution, delivery milestones, and issues requiring corrective action.
• Contribute to freight-forwarder performance assessments and communicate service concerns to project stakeholders.
• Verify freight-forwarder invoices against services performed and support resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Provide timely logistics updates and elevate schedule, transport, documentation, or cost risks to appropriate project leadership.

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate shipping schedules, notices, transport records, service orders, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate shipment paperwork and import/export requirements with appropriate internal functions.
• Support consistent application of approved logistics procedures, contractual commitments, and project controls.
• Travel when requested to monitor or verify effective shipment execution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience managing and coordinating complex shipping arrangements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple shipments, freight-forwarding activities, transportation schedules, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organization, communication, documentation, and follow-up skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT tools, particularly web-based inquiry management applications.
• Experience supporting shipping and logistics operations within engineering, procurement, or project-based environments.

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Transportation planning, shipping coordination, and freight-forwarder management.
• Preparation of logistics bid documentation, service orders, and shipping notices.
• Import/export shipping documentation and supplier pickup coordination.
• Transport cost estimating, budget monitoring, invoice verification, and project reporting.
• Ability to work effectively across procurement, project management, construction, administration, and external service providers.

Additional Information

• Work location: Houston, Texas; occasional travel to monitor shipments may be required.
• U.S. citizenship requirement and availability of current or future employment sponsorship must be confirmed with HR before publication; neither is specified in the source job description

What’s next?

At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting. Together, let’s be part of the solution!