Logistics Coordinator

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• The Opportunity:

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for performing all duties required to provide high quality, cost effective, safe, and timely transportation of heavy equipment and materials between jobsites, vendors, and yards maintaining accurate data and effective communication. Duties and responsibilities of the position are both strategic and tactical. This position is located in our corporate office in Houston, TX.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responibilites:

• Coordinates the organization's daily logistical and supply chain operations to meet company requirements for returns and shipments, including inventory control, order fulfillment, and distribution.
• Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, Customer Service requirements, and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Coordinates with 3PL provider for warehousing and shipping of goods. Plans and schedules inbound and outbound shipments to internal or external customers based on needs.
• Reviews inventory to ensure that product or order adjustments are properly applied.
• Liaises between customers, freight carriers, and the Shipping Department; and ensures communication with suppliers, customers, and management is used effectively to achieve cost efficient shipments and mutual satisfaction.
• Investigates and resolves logistics issues to ensure on-time and safe delivery of goods to customers.
• Controls costs by evaluating shipments, consolidating loads, and selecting most cost-efficient method of shipment.
• Reconciles GLDD fuel P-Card on a monthly basis
• May be assigned other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business, Construction Management, or other relevant program, or 3-5 years equivalent experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task
• Strong computer skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation. GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.