Overview
Logistics Coordinator – Sea/Air Export Focus Jobs in Houston, TX at Dutech Systems Inc
Title: Logistics Planner
Location: Houston, Texas
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· The scope and responsibilities of the role is to execute and optimize transport, considering cost, service (lead time requirements) and other planning parameters
· Utilizes various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling, understands different planning techniques including load planning tools
· Prepares and updates weekly logistics schedule to ensure on time deliveries to customers locations and coordinates product pick up with suppliers.
· Track and trace cargo in transit until POD.
· Communicates shipments status to Logistics, Product lines and Sales organizations as required.
· Works closely with transport service providers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and prepares proper transportation paperwork.
· Supports the development and implementation of improved logistics processes and systems
· Interact with Customer Service team for optimum load selection and communicate any potential issues affecting pickup and/or delivery.
· Establish route guidance’s and work on rationalization of carriers.
· Work with sourcing on pricing for high volume lanes
· Receive and audit freight invoices
· Monitor carriers’ scorecards
· Proactively engage internal and external customers to address concerns and complaints when linked with poor performance either in terms of schedule or quality of customer service, condition of equipment
· Understand how business and market are evolving to ensure that logistics routing solutions effectively (time/cost) are supporting customer needs
· Manage freight claims
Coordination of last mile deliveries for air freight and ocean shipments.
-MUST have sea/air export experience, preferred to also have worked in the oil /gas/manufacturing industry
-Please pay close attention to the Job Description listed in the requisition, only resumes matching this description and sea/air export focus will be moved forward
Required:
· Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
· Experience in production scheduling, distribution, materials and inventory planning a plus.
· Experience on freight settlement
· Local transport market knowledge including equipment, port and airport operations as well as relevant restrictions and regulations and legislation
· Carrier operating model knowledge
· Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple time sensitive tasks in a dynamic environment
· Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers
· Knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations a plus
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
· Experience in working with advanced TMS platforms, and JDE preferred
· Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency
· Team player with flexibility in working different shifts
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 – $26.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Title: Logistics Coordinator – Sea/Air Export Focus
Company: Dutech Systems Inc
Location: Houston, TX
