Transportation Coordinator 2

Becton Dickinson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in San Diego, CA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate day-to-day transportation and cross-border shipments within a global medical technology environment.

You will interface with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and internal teams to optimize inventory flow, ensure compliance, and meet service targets. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of import/export documentation, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or associate’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, International Trade, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, import/export, distribution, or trade compliance.
• Working knowledge of international shipping, customs regulations, and import/export documentation.
• Experience coordinating transportation providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics and interact with outbound logistics partners.
• Coordinate supply chain activities including inventory control, transportation scheduling, distribution, and material movement.
• Plan and dispatch transportation services to support inbound and outbound flow of goods across multiple facilities.
• Monitor shipment execution and resolve transportation, customs, and delivery issues to ensure service and cost objectives are achieved.
• Support import and export operations, ensuring economical and efficient movement of goods across international borders.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate compliant cross-border shipments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations, customs requirements, import/export controls, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate import/export documentation, product classifications, country of origin records, and customs records.
• Collect, analyze, and report key performance metrics related to transportation, inventory, service levels, compliance, and supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, planning, quality, and customer service teams to address supply chain challenges and support business objectives.
• Promote customer-focused solutions by effectively communicating customer requirements throughout the organization.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipment delays, compliance issues, and transportation exceptions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or associate’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, International Trade, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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 MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day coordination of logistics and interaction with our outbound logistics / transportation partners.
• Coordinate supply chain and logistics activities, including inventory control, transportation scheduling, distribution, and material movement.
• Plan and dispatch transportation services to support the inbound and outbound flow of goods across multiple facilities.
• Monitor shipment execution and resolve transportation, customs, and delivery issues to ensure service and cost objectives are achieved.
• Support import and export operations, ensuring the economical and efficient movement of goods across international borders.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate compliant cross-border shipments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations, customs requirements, import/export controls, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate import/export documentation, product classifications, country of origin records, and customs records.
• Collect, analyze, and report key performance metrics related to transportation, inventory, service levels, compliance, and supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, planning, quality, and customer service teams to address supply chain challenges and support business objectives.
• Promote customer-focused solutions by effectively communicating customer requirements throughout the organization.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipment delays, compliance issues, and transportation exceptions.

Key Competencies

Transportation & Distribution Coordination Import/Export Operations Global Trade Compliance Inventory & Material Flow Management Customs Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting Customer Focus & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or associate’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, International Trade, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, import/export, distribution, or trade compliance.
• Working knowledge of international shipping, customs regulations, and import/export documentation.
• Experience coordinating transportation providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and service standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global trade compliance programs, import/export regulations, and customs valuation/classification processes.
• Knowledge of duty optimization programs, free trade agreements, and customs compliance requirements.
• APICS/ASCM, IATA, customs compliance, or international trade certifications preferred.
• Knowledge/Experience in Dangerous Goods/Hazmat shipping
• Experience in medical device, manufacturing, distribution, or regulated industries.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills Optional Skills .

Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego - Otay Mesa Additional Locations Work Shift US BD 1st Shift 7am-330pm (United States of America) At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program.

We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Salary Range Information

$21.00 - $33.60 USD Hourly

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.