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Do you have experience in shipping and logistics, and thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on coordination and service?
If so, you might be the Logistics and Shipping Coordinator we are looking for to join our newly established Central Distribution Center (CDC) team in Houston, Texas.
About The Position
As a Logistics and Shipping Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our Best in Class status and ensuring smooth delivery operations.
Based in Houston, Texas, you will be part of the Global Logistics & Sourcing team and report to the Logistics Manager.
Primary Tasks Include:
Your Entry into the Position
The ideal candidate is familiar with shipping and logistics systems and has experience in a similar role. While a background in shipping, freight forwarding, or logistics is preferred, experience is prioritized over education.
You are a team player with professional curiosity and thrive in an active environment where you can maintain focus on both tasks and deadlines.
Additionally, you should have:
VIKING Offers
We offer an attractive position where you will have the opportunity to develop yourself in cooperation with colleagues who value job satisfaction and a great work environment.
Our 3,700 dedicated colleagues are key to VIKINGs success, and with 87% employee satisfaction, VIKING remains a workplace where people thrive while making a real difference in global safety.
Your VIKING journey begins here
Please submit your letter of motivation and CV in English using the “send application” button located at this page. Applications will be handled confidentially and in adherence with all data protection regulations.
We do not save or respond to applications received by email, post, SoMe or by personal inquiry.
If the position interests you, please apply as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis and the final sessions will be held in Houston, Texas on April 2, 2025.
If you have questions about the position or the company, please contact Senior Global HR Business Partner, People & Organization Jane Simonsen by phone 45 2542 8269. Due to the time difference, please note that Jane Simonsen is located at the head office in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Read more at The World Leader in Maritime Safety | Contact us toda and VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | Applying with us
JOIN VIKING - YOUR CAREER IS SAFE WITH US
Do you have experience in shipping and logistics, and thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on coordination and service?
If so, you might be the Logistics and Shipping Coordinator we are looking for to join our newly established Central Distribution Center (CDC) team in Houston, Texas.
About The Position
As a Logistics and Shipping Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our Best in Class status and ensuring smooth delivery operations.
Based in Houston, Texas, you will be part of the Global Logistics & Sourcing team and report to the Logistics Manager.
Primary Tasks Include:
- Participating in and supporting the tender process for road, air, and courier shipments
- Tracking carrier performance
- Performing request for quote activities on outbound freight and assigning shipments based on customer needs and price
- Tracking inbound shipments in cooperation with the VIKING procurement department
- Ensuring inbound planning, including updates in SAP and coordination with external warehouses
- Providing proper shipping documents to external and internal customers
- Performing intercompany billing
- Tracking outbound shipments to verify successful goods issuance
- Verifying freight invoices and approving them
- Ensuring correct export documentation is created and distributed
- Supporting coordination of inbound and outbound shipments, both domestic and international
- Acting as a point of contact for logistics inquiries, including tracking shipments, inventory, and customer complaints, and escalating as needed
- Coordinating Houston area shuttles of material between VIKING and third-party storage sites
Your Entry into the Position
The ideal candidate is familiar with shipping and logistics systems and has experience in a similar role. While a background in shipping, freight forwarding, or logistics is preferred, experience is prioritized over education.
You are a team player with professional curiosity and thrive in an active environment where you can maintain focus on both tasks and deadlines.
Additionally, you should have:
- Experience in freight forwarding, both domestic and international
- Experience with shipments to South America
- Proficiency in handling road, air, and courier shipments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required
- Experience with SAP is preferred
VIKING Offers
We offer an attractive position where you will have the opportunity to develop yourself in cooperation with colleagues who value job satisfaction and a great work environment.
- Salary range is between $65,000 to $75,000 per year
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage once eligible
- Paid time off and a 401k are also available once eligible
Our 3,700 dedicated colleagues are key to VIKINGs success, and with 87% employee satisfaction, VIKING remains a workplace where people thrive while making a real difference in global safety.
Your VIKING journey begins here
Please submit your letter of motivation and CV in English using the “send application” button located at this page. Applications will be handled confidentially and in adherence with all data protection regulations.
We do not save or respond to applications received by email, post, SoMe or by personal inquiry.
If the position interests you, please apply as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis and the final sessions will be held in Houston, Texas on April 2, 2025.
If you have questions about the position or the company, please contact Senior Global HR Business Partner, People & Organization Jane Simonsen by phone 45 2542 8269. Due to the time difference, please note that Jane Simonsen is located at the head office in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Read more at The World Leader in Maritime Safety | Contact us toda and VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | Applying with us
JOIN VIKING - YOUR CAREER IS SAFE WITH US
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000