Import​/Export Specialist

Role Purpose

• Ensure efficient, timely, and compliant movement of goods across the transportation network, optimizing transportation costs while improving service quality.
• Provide cross‑functional analytical support for supply chain, finance, and customer service: generate and maintain logistics metrics, reports, and supply chain projects to create value.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to adapt, balance multiple responsibilities, and sustain process flows.

• Coordinate the Beiersdorf transportation network to ensure seamless supply to and from the North America region: plan, coordinate, troubleshoot, and monitor shipments (domestic, import, export) to meet customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate transportation and customs services: inbound/outbound freight management, strategic transportation analysis, compliance, claims, freight and customs payments, FBA operations, import/export services (including FDA holds monitoring), and deviation handling.
• Ensure all transportation and customs documents and data are accurate and submitted on time, enabling seamless operations, especially erage trade programs such as CUSMA and CTPAT.
• Support the annual transportation tender process for imports across road, rail, sea, and air freight.
• Maintain relationships with carriers and other Beiersdorf regions/countries to ensure optimal service.
• Address tactical issues on an exception basis and coordinate monthly KPI meetings with stakeholders.
• Represent the Transportation Department (with or on behalf of the Manager) in cross‑functional projects as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and report on transportation metrics, KPIs, costs, and carrier scorecards, including on‑time delivery and cost improvement programs.
• Collect and analyze transportation and customs data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Maintain workflows to ensure Beiersdorf Inc. certifications (CTPAT and CUSMA) remain active and compliant.
• Responsible for monthly global reporting with the North American team (e.g., RCM, CO₂).

• 3+ years in international logistics or supply chain; multiple modes of transportation.
• Analytical, self‑driven, and data‑oriented; capable of managing multiple priorities while proactively following assigned tasks and delivering on commitments.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and local transport regulations (including creating necessary documentation such as commercial invoices).
• Experience dealing with FDA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and customs holds; familiarity with CTPAT and CUSMA.
• On‑call support for urgent delivery issues outside standard working hours (e.g., weekends).

We look for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team. Bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

We care for skin. We care for our people. It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands — Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA — focused on providing innovative, clinically‑proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people — our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities — and our planet. Diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity.

• A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported.
• Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact.
• A dynamic community of life‑long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise.
• A purpose‑led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow.
• A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage.

• Generous and flexible PTO policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive wellness and benefits program.
• Cash balance plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups.
• Dynamic work model – hybrid (at least 3 days on‑site).

Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.