Senior Logistics Coordinator - Latin & South America

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

 

Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: USA - Houston, 836 

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Senior Logistics Coordinator - Latin & South America 
Time Type: Full Time

 

Summary

The Senior Logistics Coordinator manages a Latin & South America logistics portfolio in a manner that shall meet business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction. Participate and lead logistics related projects, supports customer delivery through operational excellence. You will be responsible for collecting and communicating all necessary information related to upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects and services as well as providing logistics support, consulting, finding optimal mode and way of transportation and obtaining the best possible transportation rates.

 

This role will be located near IAH George Bush International Airport. This role is expected to be onsite.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Transport Management System (OTM) and process compliance and integrity for Latin & South America customers.
• Optimize shipments, improve on time delivery, and cost efficiency of customer deliveries through Lean approach.
• Evaluate and drive transport mode and service level optimization.
• Investigate logistics non-conformances, identify, and record corrective actions.
• Work cross functionally with stakeholders, members of the Gas Power Logistics team and business operations related to the logistics strategy and execution.
• Accountable for accurate OTM and logistics related data and associated KPI report availability
• Provide excellent and prompt customer service via phone and email.
• Accountable for executing transportation goals, strategies, and procedures in accordance with Gas Power Logistics initiatives.
• Lead the shipment planning process by enhanced system utilization and contractual coverage through collaboration with business operations.
• Assist with issues related to Information Technology impacting customer experience.

 

Educational background / Work experience

• 5 or more years in operational and/or supply chain experience supporting Latin & South America shipments
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
• Bilingual – English & Spanish
• Understanding of Incoterms (International Trade Association)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong facilitation skills, ability to work independently.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience with process improvements, Lean and Kaizen.
• Comfortable in matrixed cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve metrics.
• Experience with training others.