Logistics Assistant

Logistics Assistant – Project Freight Forwarding

Location: Houston, TX, Galleria Area
Company: MTS Logistics, Project Division
Reports To: Operations Manager, Project Division

About the Role

MTS Logistics is looking for a Logistics Assistant with freight forwarding experience who wants to build a long-term career in project logistics.

You will work directly with the Operations Managers of our Project Division and support operations, pricing, customer communication, vendor coordination, and shipment execution.

This is a hands-on role with exposure to complex logistics projects, including oversized cargo, heavy-lift transportation, breakbulk shipments, heavy-haul trucking, and multimodal transportation.

You will receive direct training on project cargo from experienced members of our Project Division. As your knowledge and capabilities develop, you will be given greater responsibility and the opportunity to advance within the department.

Project logistics is a specialized area of freight forwarding, and this role is designed for someone who wants to develop the technical, operational, and commercial skills needed to build a valuable long-term career in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international import and export shipments from booking through final delivery
• Prepare customer quotations and transportation budgets
• Request, compare, and negotiate rates with carriers, truckers, overseas agents, terminals, and vendors
• Coordinate with customers, customs brokers, carriers, agents, truckers, and other service providers
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including B/Ls, ISF, AES filings, commercial invoices, and packing lists
• Monitor shipments and provide proactive operational updates
• Identify potential delays, risks, and cost exposure before they impact the shipment
• Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally
• Maintain shipment pricing, costing, and operational information
• Assist with oversized, heavy-lift, breakbulk, and specialized project cargo shipments
• Support the Operations Managers throughout project planning and execution

RequirementsNon-Negotiable

• Minimum 1+ years of experience working for a freight forwarder a must
• Strong understanding of international import and export operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and vendors
• Strong problem-solving mentality
• Experience with pricing, quoting, and rate negotiation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take ownership and learn new areas of the business, including breakbulk/project cargo
• Ability to work effectively within a small team

Preferred Additional Experience

• Project cargo, oversized, heavy-lift, or breakbulk shipments
• Energy, infrastructure, industrial, or construction logistics
• International freight forwarding agents
• Breakbulk carriers, heavy-haul truckers, terminals, or specialized transportation vendors

Who Will Succeed in This Role

We are a small team that works hard and relies heavily on each person taking responsibility for their work.

This role is best suited for someone who wants a career in project logistics, is motivated to learn specialized work, and is comfortable being given more responsibility as their capabilities grow.

Advancement is based on performance, effort, judgment, reliability, and ability to take ownership.

Potential career paths within the Project Division include:

• Senior Logistics Coordinator
• Project Coordinator
• Project Manager
• Account Manager
• Pricing or Commercial roles

Why Join the Project Division?

You will gain direct exposure to logistics projects that go beyond traditional containerized freight, including:

• Oversized and heavy-lift transportation
• Breakbulk and specialized ocean freight
• Heavy-haul trucking
• Specialized trailers and equipment
• Energy and infrastructure projects
• Complex multimodal transportation
• Project pricing and commercial strategy

For someone willing to work hard and learn, this role provides the opportunity to develop specialized experience that can make you highly valuable within the project logistics industry.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Direct project logistics training
• Advancement opportunities based on demonstrated performance and capability

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have project cargo experience as defined in the job description under “preferred additional experience”?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• freight forwarder : 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77056 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person