Logistics Coordinator
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Job Location:
Port Arthur, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KSB is a leading supplier of pumps valves and related service. Our reliable high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off covering everything from building servicesindustry and water transport to waste water treatment power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal Germany the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe more than 190 service centres and around 3500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection servicing maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSBs research and development activities forms the basis for the companys success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
Logistics Coordinator
Position Summary
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating shipping receiving and inventory-related transactions to support efficient site operations. This role ensures inbound and outbound materials parts and completed products are accurately processed documented and entered into the companys ERP and other business systems. The Logistics Coordinator supports material flow across the site helps ensure jobs and shipments are properly staged and ready and leads the day-to-day coordination and oversight of work tasks assigned to drivers and material handlers to ensure activities are completed safely accurately and on schedule. This role does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities for parts materials equipment and completed products.
Verify inbound shipments against packing slips bills of lading manifests purchase orders invoices and related records to confirm accuracy and identify shortages damages or discrepancies.
Receive materials parts and other inventory items into the ERP or company computer system accurately and in a timely manner.
Enter and maintain requisitions purchase orders shipment records receiving transactions inventory movements and other logistics-related data.
Identify tag label and allocate received materials and parts to the appropriate jobs work orders departments or storage locations.
Prepare outbound shipments by packaging labeling documenting and coordinating freight parcel or local delivery requirements.
Create and process shipping documentation including bills of lading packing lists work orders shipment records and other required paperwork.
Prepare completed pumps components and other finished goods for shipment or internal transfer ensuring materials are properly staged and all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Maintain organization and control of shipping materials receiving areas inventory staging locations and shipment documentation.
Communicate with internal departments carriers drivers and material handlers to coordinate priorities pickups deliveries and material movement.
Lead coordinate and oversee the daily work tasks of drivers and material handlers by assigning priorities communicating schedules directing workflow and monitoring completion of assigned activities.
Provide day-to-day operational direction related to shipment schedules receiving priorities material staging transfers and movement of goods in coordination with site leadership.
Monitor shipment status and follow up on delays discrepancies missing items freight issues or documentation errors.
Support inventory accuracy through proper system transactions tagging location control and material tracking practices.
Maintain records related to shipment weights freight charges damages shortages exceptions and related reporting or audit requirements.
Ensure shipping and receiving activities are performed in accordance with company procedures quality requirements and safety standards.
Assist with other shop warehouse logistics inventory or operations-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping receiving logistics warehouse coordination inventory control or material control.
Experience using ERP systems inventory systems or other business software for shipping receiving and transaction entry.
Working knowledge of shipping documentation receiving processes inventory transactions and material tracking practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication coordination and follow-up skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple activities and respond to changing operational demands.
Ability to work effectively across office and shop environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a manufacturing machine shop industrial service warehouse or repair center environment.
Experience coordinating freight local deliveries and carrier scheduling.
Familiarity with pump parts industrial components raw materials or shop consumables.
Experience supporting material flow in a machine shop warehouse or service/repair operation.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify parts and materials.
Key Competencies
Attention to detail
Planning and coordination
ERP and transaction accuracy
Inventory and document control
Communication and teamwork
Problem-solving
Sense of urgency
Safety awareness
Operational follow-through
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
The Logistics Coordinator works in both office and industrial/shop environments and may be exposed to noise vibration moving equipment temperature changes and other typical warehouse or machine shop conditions. The role requires frequent standing walking reaching handling and coordination of materials and paperwork. Occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling may be required in accordance with company safety guidelines.
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
About Company
KSB is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and valves and also offers a comprehensive range of service activities. The company's products and services are used in process engineering and building services, water and waste water management, and in the energy and mining s ... View more
