Logistics Coordinator (LSNA-TX)

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. Jacobs is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for our Northeast Houston, Texas location. This position is responsible for effectively and proactively coordinating shipments of materials and equipment to ensure all goods are handled, transported, and documented in a manner that safeguards the goods, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, and ensures arrival at the destination in a timely manner.

The incumbent has good supervision skills, working knowledge of procurement principles and practices and contract law, and a strong working knowledge of the transportation industry and regulations, techniques of ensuring task completion, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Some Responsibilities will include:

• Plan, coordinate and execute Logistics activities for domestic and international transport assignments on large, complex EPC and EPCM projects.
• May serve as the Project Lead Logistics Coordinator on small to moderate size projects.
• Coordinate and direct lower-level Logistics Coordinators, in the release of purchased material or fabricated components to destinations directed, in accordance with project requirements.
• Guide the workload of lower-level coordinators; provide priorities and direction in support of project shipments, information and service levels.
• Training and development of lower-level coordinators to ensure that their skill level is at its' highest, errors are at a minimum, and client satisfaction is maximized.
• Arrange for transport of goods, coordinate logistics of transport, and ensure proper documentation and timely arrival of goods at the proper destination as directed by contract and project requirements.
• Review project instructions, letters of credit, and other relevant contract documents to establish the technical scope, organizational and logistics needs to support client, business groups and projects.
• Utilize approved service providers which have been selected based on service and cost analysis, to provide safe and economic delivery to the project.
• Evaluate costs against quotations received to ensure they are in agreement; review and revise quotations as necessary to meet project requirements and maximize margins.
• Ensure that required shipping documentation is prepared and processed in accordance with applicable project, group, and Government requirements and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 4+ years of experience in capital equipment field material control or materials management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience using Materials Management / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Smart Materials, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook and Power Point Ideally You’ll Have:
• Experience in the Life Sciences construction projects preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities #LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience, #Construction, #Engineering #LI-SH1 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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