Job Description

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees.  VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you.  Come join our team!

Summary: VES is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our onsite team in our Brownsville, Texas location. The role is responsible for all aspects of domestic and international shipments, including completion of customs formalities (imports and exports).  This position requires a team player with strong communication skills, ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and logistics working experience in oil and gas industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Freight coordination of domestic shipments from our suppliers to our location, from our locations across US to our customers and between VES locations. Lead negotiation with carriers to move the cargo efficiently and effectively. Work with carriers on monthly shipments reports and apply logistics programs to reduce freight costs. Issue BOLs, track and trace shipments and file freight claims as needed. Maintenance of freight accounts with carriers and provide assistance to operation as needed. Keep a shipments log. Invoice outbound shipments as soon as they leave the warehouse.
• Coordinates the end to end export process, including cost effective selection of mode of transport to meet customer requirements, carrier selection, rates negotiations, preparation of export documents, request of green light to ship to the receiving locations, issue SLI, filing of export declarations, record keeping, track and trace, filing of freight claims, invoicing and auditing freight invoices among others. Drop shipments. Keep a shipment log.  
• Ensuring all imports are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, review shipping documents and provide green light to ship, make freight arrangements, track and trace shipments, send letter of instructions to the customs broker, coordinate last mile delivery, audit customs entries and maintain records of all imports.  
• Support other functions and operations as needed, including resolution of overages, shortages, and damaged "OS&D's".

Education and/or Experience:

• College diploma or University degree in related field  (Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, etc.) is preferred.
• 3+ years of a combination of domestic and international logistics experience.
• Excellent knowledge of US Domestic carriers network.
• Experience with ERP systems - (SAP preferred) and logistics-related applications (e.g. TMS systems, carriers software, etc).
• Oil & gas industry experience preferred.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.

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