Shipping Coordinator
Key Skills
Job Description
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.
- 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!
Core Responsibilities
The Shipping Coordinator manages the end-to-end shipping process, including packaging, transport, and customs documentation for customer and supplier shipments. They also provide practical logistics advice to internal stakeholders and ensure all shipments comply with regulations and deadlines.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3–5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or export coordination with strong knowledge of customs processes. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
About Flowserve Corporation
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 16,000 employees across 50 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 230 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe. Flowserve's innovations have benefited a range of industries, including oil and gas, power, chemical, water, pharmaceuticals and food processing. Addressing these industries' challenges has made Flowserve a leader in development and application of advanced solutions for our customers. Experience, leadership and creativity are the tools we use to turn an idea into a solution. Continuing to foster this kind of innovation is key to Flowserve's long-term success. Be a part of a team known for its industry-leading talent, unparalleled portfolio and unmatched commitment to customer success. We invite you to put your talents and experience in motion with Flowserve. Together, we enable the world.