Traffic Coordinator

Waters Corporation; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking an entry-level Traffic Coordinator to manage export shipments from the Global Distribution Center, coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal customers to ensure on-time delivery and accurate traceability.

The role covers selecting transportation modes based on cost and lead time, enforcing US export compliance, monitoring imports/exports, processing Canadian exports, and coordinating with brokers and third-party providers.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or 1-2 years distribution, warehouse or transportation experience.
• Ability to work with team members and business partners to solve complex problems.
• Ability to become a certified Hazardous materials shipper, DOT/IATA training a plus.
• Project management and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and change directions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Establish mode of transportation taking into account cost and lead-time.
• Understand and align with US Export law- release Sanctioned party blocks as appropriate.
• Monitor imports and exports and advance shipments of concern to Trade Ops/Compliance.
• Process Canadian Exports and submit files to Brokers timely.
• Partner with 3rd party carriers and forwarders to procure freight quotes for modes of transportation and service level.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Team collaboration

Hazardous materials shipping

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Traffic Coordinator position is an entry level role, ideal for someone right out of college or with a couple years of experience to join a company with a global impact. Responsible for the successful completion of export shipments from the Global Distribution Center Additionally, performs diversified duties including, tracking shipments, assisting subsidiary partners with traceability and same day shipping, offering hazardous materials for transportation, scheduling of shipments with freight forwarders and couriers, coordination of shipments with internal and external customers, and communication of shipment movement to internal and external customers.

This is a 5 days a week onsite role, hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Establish mode of transportation taking into account cost and lead-time
• Understand and align with US Export law- release Sanctioned party blocks as appropriate
• Monitor imports and exports and advance shipments of concern to Trade Ops/Compliance
• Process Canadian Exports and submit files to Brokers timely
• Partner with 3rd party carriers and forwarders to procure freight quotes for modes of transportation and service level
• All other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree desired OR 1-2 years distribution, warehouse or transportation experience.
• Ability to work with team members and business partners to solve complex problems
• Ability to become a certified Hazardous materials shipper, attaining certifications (DOT/IATA training) a plus
• Project management and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and change directions quickly

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.