Logistics Coordinator

Position Summary

Reviews and processes day-to-day shipping operations, evaluates and recommends equipment needs. Plans and schedules appropriate service lines for situations (i.e., ground, expedited, air, ocean, etc.) to maintain a cost-effective balance between customer service and cost of shipments. Ensures compliance with all programs specific to mode and direction of related shipments. Reports to: Logistics Manager.

Work Location

6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• Create shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, packing lists, commercial invoices, and import/export documentation.
• Maintain respectful, timely, and effective communication with coworkers, customers, and vendors to ensure smooth operations and strong working relationships.
• Plans and schedules appropriate modes of transportation based on ProEnergy needs and cost factors.
• Covers and participates in both domestic and international freight forwarder transactions.
• Schedules the appropriate shipping service line for the situation across all modes and all trade lanes, domestic and international, to maintain a cost-effective balance between customer service and cost of shipment.
• Works closely with all ProEnergy teams to ensure accurate timing of movements.
• Packaging and shipping of small items with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory control.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple job assignments.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Logistics Procedures and standards.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Able to work flexible hours, when needed.
• Up to 10% travel is possible.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of a variety of general office equipment, computers, and printers.
• Skilled at typing at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, written, or typed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and co-workers to communicate effectively about tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.