Orion Group

Logistics Coordinator II - Hybrid

Orion Group Houston, TX

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Raquel F

Raquel F

Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Orion Group | HR Development

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator II

Hybrid Position - 2 days in office and 3 days' work from home

Must have:


* Technical diploma or relevant degree/ diploma.
* 5 to 7 years of experience on management and coordination of complex shipping schemes.
* Coordination of more complex or diversified shipping schemes.


Job Purpose:


* Executes and follows up complex Shipping operation/coordination
* Internally: Project Procurement Managers, Administration, Expediting, Project team, Construction, Finance, Engineering, Buyers
* Externally: Forwarding Agent, Marine warranty surveyor, Customs, Shipping Agencies, Vendors (in some Regions only in critical circumstances), Port Authorities


Main Accountabilities:


* Provides transport cost and man-hours estimation and reports, monitors budget vs. project execution
* Defines methods and means of Transportation in agreement with Project Procurement Manager
* Plans and revises shipping strategy
* Plans and supervises handling operations for "special items"
* Prepares and issues specifications, Invitation to Bid, Negotiation documents, and Service Orders
* Defines and assigns to Forwarding Agents any shipments out of Service Orders
* Contacts suppliers and coordinates pick-up operations, based on the loading/shipping plan for each shipment
* Issues or coordinates the issue of import-export documentation, together with the Administration Department when necessary
* Issues and updates the Shipping Notice to the various parties involved and sends a separate set of shipping documents to the field
* Improves and/or modifies standard procedures



Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Supply Chain
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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