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Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

AsstrA is an ambitious team from 25 countries. Over 1200 employees work across Europe Asia and the USA. For more than 29 years AsstrA offers a full range of transportation and logistic services: Sea Air Land Breakbulk or Intermodal services are nothing new to us. As a result of the rapid development of our business and the opening of new offices in the US Europe and Asia we offer you great opportunities to shape a successful career develop your skills or experience in logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cost Estimation and Budget Management:
    • Prepare detailed cost estimates for transportation handling permits and any additional services required.
    • Negotiate rates with carriers shipping lines and subcontractors to optimize cost savings.
    • Manage project budgets and track expenditures to ensure costeffectiveness.
  • Project Planning and Coordination:
    • Develop comprehensive transportation plans tailored to the unique requirements of OOG and heavy lift cargo.
    • Coordinate with clients to understand their specific cargo needs timelines and delivery locations.
    • Create and manage project schedules ensuring timely delivery of cargo
  • Route and Transport Mode Selection:
    • Evaluate and select the most suitable routes and modes of transport (road rail sea or air) based on cargo specifications costefficiency and safety considerations.
    • Perform route surveys to assess any potential obstacles or limitations and ensure safe passage of cargo.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in freight forwarding particularly in handling OOG and heavy lift cargo;
  • Indepth understanding of international shipping regulations customs procedures and trade compliance;
  • Proven experience in managing logistics for complex industrial projects;
  • Proficiency in logistics software tender management tools and Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Ability to develop innovative logistics solutions under pressure and tight deadlines;
  • Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail in managing bids and tenders;
  • Ideally a able to provide technical drawings

Work Environment:

  • Combination of officebased work and site visits to assess project feasibility and oversee logistics.
  • Frequent collaboration with local and international teams to coordinate largescale projects.
  • May require domestic and international travel for project inspections route surveys or stakeholder meetings.
  • Active involvement in the inspection of oversized or heavy cargo and the loading when necessary.
  • Dynamic fastpaced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.

We offer:

  • Opportunity to develop and expand knowledge by working in a multicultural and dynamic environment;
  • Professional development;
  • Individual onboarding plan and mentor;
  • Internal and external training participation in internal projects and contests;
  • Corporate training center (AsstrA focuses on continuous professional development of employees;
  • Career development within the grading system;
  • Birthday party extra free day;
  • Unforgettable multiple corporate parties.


Join our team of leaders!

Contact Alina Ryabykh to learn more about this position and requirements

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Find out more about us atasstra


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