General Summary:
Daily Thermetrics Corp., a fast-paced manufacturing company based in Houston, TX, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Logistics and Supply Chain Assistant to join our Procurement Team. In this vital role, you will coordinate international shipments, manage forwarding logistics, and ensure strict compliance with global trade regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where precision, efficiency, and teamwork drive success.
Key Responsibilities:
•Coordinate international shipments and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and components.
•Manage freight forwarding operations and transportation arrangements aligned with production schedules.
•Prepare and maintain accurate customs documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), Certificates of Origin (COOs), and commercial invoices.
•Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, Incoterms, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
•Track shipments and proactively address delays or disruptions to ensure on-time delivery.
•Maintain up-to-date logistics and supply chain records in ERP systems.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics with production and project timelines.
•Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in the supply chain.
Skills:
•Knowledge of Procurement: Need a strong understanding of shipping, logistics, and/or procurement, with a proven work-history.
•Communication: Must be able to communicate professionally, effectively, tactfully with all levels of employees, vendors, suppliers, and management.
•Problem-Solving: Need to be able to identify and resolve safety problems.
•Analytical Skills: Need to be able to analyze data and identify trends, as well as maintain required sales order, customer compliance.
Qualifications:
•1–2 years of experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field highly-preferred.
•Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
•Solid understanding of customs regulations, international compliance, Incoterms, and HTS codes.
•Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Supervisory Duties:
Preferred Qualifications:
•Self-driven proactive initiative to respond to fluid work environment and rapidly changing priorities
•Strong attention to detail.
•Team player with effective interpersonal skills.
•Familiarity with lean logistics or continuous improvement methodologies.
•Experience using logistics management software and shipment tracking systems.
•Enthusiastic team player, Creative thinker, focus on bottom-line results while managing for Total Quality EHS Compliance
•Bilingual English and any other language, preferred. (written and verbal comprehension)
Physical Requirements:
•Physically able to walk and maneuver about as needed, on shop floor, inventory stock room, and or shipping loading dock.
•Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
•Ability to work, maneuver about, or stand in noisy fabrication shop area for extended periods of time, as needed
Employment Details:
•On-Site, In-Person in a dynamic manufacturing environment
•Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM, flexible schedule to accommodate two production shifts
•Will work closely with Logistics Coordinator and Shipping team
•Reports to Procurement Director.
Employee Benefits:
•100% Company paid Employee Only HDHP Medical.
•100% Company paid Life Insurance.
•401K with Employer Match.
•Medical Plan options available (two medical plans, dependent/family coverage options)
•Health Savings Account with Employer contribution.
•Flexible Savings Account.
•Optional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability, Accident plans.
Other:
•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer other than current employer
•Must be fluent in English with ability to communicate highly technical terms/ideas; any other language skills are beneficial
•This is primarily a sedentary position, but may require the physical ability to work in a busy shop/warehouse environment including sitting, standing, lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, infrequently.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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