Transportation Coordinator

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of documents required for exporting shipments. This position works with customs brokers, freight forwarders, distribution personnel, materials, supply chain management, customer service personnel, and global freight personnel to ship and track BD export shipments.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Prepare commercial invoices and shipper’s letter of instructions for all export shipments.
• Arrange for pick‑ups with assigned freight forwarders.
• Coordinate with customs, brokers, and FDA for the traceability of import and export shipments.
• Process Fed Ex, DHL, UPS, and Express Mail shipments and, if appropriate, request Fed Ex SEDs.
• Provide detailed monthly report of activity with international carriers and customers.
• Process customer orders, oversee all paperwork associated with all orders, and maintain the corresponding files.
• Operate within ERP, TMS, and WMS systems.
• Maintain import documentation records for international transportation.
• Coordinate carrier planning and/or special, last‑minute shipping requests with Transportation and Operations Departments, expediting any order as necessary.
• Run reports when required and generate all related paperwork and necessary information.
• Schedule shipments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Become knowledgeable of the responsibilities of the other distribution positions to assist in times of urgency, breaks, absences, or vacation.

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• 1+ year of relevant experience, preferred.

• Highly proficient in the use of a PC, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state and local laws. While performing this job, the associate is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, hearing, long episodes of sitting, frequent use of hands and fingers, or typing which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, or fingers.

This position typically works in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work area is quiet to moderate. At times, the position may be required to support operational activities in the distribution center. At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance.

Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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