Job Description
Join our award-winning logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Houston, TX! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our supply chain operations. You'll be the backbone of our shipping department, ensuring seamless coordination between warehouses, carriers, and clients. Enjoy competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment in one of America's busiest logistics hubs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily shipping activities across multiple warehouse locations
- Manage carrier relationships and negotiate freight rates
- Track shipments and resolve delivery discrepancies proactively
- Prepare shipping documentation (BOLs, invoices, customs forms)
- Optimize routing and scheduling to minimize transit times
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams for special projects
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives in shipping processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of shipping coordination or logistics experience
- Proficiency in TMS and WMS systems (SAP, Oracle preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and shipping regulations
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Certification in logistics (CSCP, CLTD) highly desirable
- Experience with international shipping documentation