Transportation Coordinator II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Help move products that make a difference. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work we do matters. Our teams help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer—from supporting life-changing research and the development of new therapies to helping protect the environment and improve the safety of our food. As a Transportation Coordinator II in Rochester, NY, you’ll play an important role in that Mission by helping ensure Thermo Fisher Scientific products reach customers around the world safely, accurately and on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, shipping or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in a moderate- to high-noise environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or another ERP system.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Familiarity with international shipping and import/export processes.
• Knowledge of export compliance requirements.
• Experience with Hazmat/Dangerous Goods shipping.
• Previous logistics, distribution or transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound domestic and international shipments and help manage the details that keep products moving smoothly across borders.
• Work with customers, internal teams, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and other logistics partners to resolve issues and deliver a high-quality customer experience.
• Coordinate outbound shipments from order receipt through delivery, with a focus on accuracy, quality and on-time execution.
• Prepare and review international shipping documentation, including packing lists, commercial invoices and bills of lading.
• Communicate with customers to resolve shipping and documentation questions or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate shipment and order information in SAP.
• Partner with freight forwarders, customs brokers, airlines, vendors and other transportation providers.
• Support compliance with applicable import/export requirements and internal procedures.
• Identify and help resolve shipment issues, using sound judgment to keep orders moving and customers informed.
• Manage multiple priorities and a high volume of email and shipment-related communications in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance not provided
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED