Shipping Coordinator
Location: Etten-Leur, The Netherlands
Department: Pump QRC – Support Group
Reports to: Manager Operational Support
At Flowserve, we move the world’s most critical fluids. For our Pump QRC in Etten-Leur, we are looking for a hands-on and accurate Shipping Coordinator who ensures our pumps, parts and service-related shipments reach customers and suppliers safely, compliantly and on time.
Your role
As Shipping Coordinator, you manage the end-to-end shipping process for customer deliveries and selected inbound and outbound supplier shipments. You coordinate packaging, transport, documentation and customs requirements, while balancing delivery commitments, lead times and cost.
You will work closely with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Field Service, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance and external transport and packing partners. You will also contribute to planning and forecast meetings and provide practical shipping and packing advice during bid stages.
What you will do
Arrange timely packaging and shipments in line with Incoterms and forecast deadlines.
Select appropriate packaging solutions based on Flowserve and customer requirements.
Choose transport partners based on service, lead time and cost.
Coordinate customs activities, including temporary imports, re-exports and exports.
Prepare shipping and customs documentation and maintain complete, up-to-date shipping files.
Advise internal stakeholders on shipping methods, packaging options and logistics costs.
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Offer hands-on support in packaging shipments when needed.
Support other shipping and traffic departments when needed.
Participate in planning and forecast meetings.
Act as back-up for the Senior Shipping Coordinator.
What you bring
3–5 years of experience in a comparable shipping, logistics or export coordination role.
Strong practical knowledge of shipping management, customs processes and basic tax rules and regulations.
Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written; German and/or French is an advantage.
Strong communication and customer-service skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
A proactive, independent and accurate working style, with the ability to perform well in a dynamic environment.
A continuous-improvement mindset, ownership and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines
A customs declarant qualification and forklift certificate are considered an advantage.
What we offer
Flowserve offers an international, technically driven working environment where your logistics expertise directly supports customers in the oil & gas, power and nuclear markets. You will work with colleagues across the Etten-Leur campus and the wider Flowserve supply-chain network, with the opportunity to make a visible impact on delivery performance, compliance and customer satisfaction.
Interested?
Apply through the Flowserve careers site and help ensure our customers receive the quality, reliability and service they depend on. Join our winning team!
