VIKING seeks a Shipping Coordinator - Houston, Texas

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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 Shipping Coordinator we are looking for to join our newly established Central Distribution Center (CDC) team in Houston, Texas.

About the Position
As a 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

We will ensure you receive thorough training to meet the needs of the position.

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

Your work style is committed, and you can collaborate effectively across a global organization. On a personal level, you are curious, service-minded, and thrive in an outgoing role.

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.

VIKING is a global workplace, where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and prioritize giving individuals the mandate to contribute and thrive.

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 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 www.viking-life.com

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About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

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Contact

Jane Simonsen
Senior Global HR Business Partner
Tlf.: +45 2542 8269

VIKING | Houston, Texas 8210 Humble Westfield Rd Suite 100
TX 77338 Houston, Texas
USA

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