International Shipping Coordinator

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: International Shipping Coordinator

Location: Tewksbury, MA 01876

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Summary

The Export Shipper / International Shipping Coordinator is responsible for preparing, documenting, and coordinating domestic and international shipments in compliance with company policies and export regulations. This role ensures timely and accurate delivery of goods while maintaining compliance with customs, trade, and transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process domestic and international shipments in accordance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Create, review, and verify export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and shipping labels.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations, customs laws, and international shipping procedures.
• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth transportation and delivery.
• Schedule carrier pickups and monitor shipment status to ensure on-time delivery.
• Verify shipment accuracy against sales orders, purchase orders, and packing instructions.
• Package products securely and appropriately to prevent damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate records of export transactions and shipping documentation.
• Utilize shipping software and ERP systems to process shipments and generate required documents.
• Monitor inventory levels of shipping supplies and packaging materials.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, delays, damaged shipments, or customs-related issues.
• Adhere to company safety procedures, quality standards, and operational guidelines.
• Support warehouse, receiving, and inventory activities as needed.
  
  

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with international/export shipping processes is required.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, export documentation, customs procedures, and international trade compliance regulations.
• Experience handling hazardous materials shipping regulations preferred.
• Familiarity with major shipping carriers including UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, shipping software, and computerized shipping systems.
• Experience using FedEx shipping systems required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in documentation and shipment processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting shipping deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant export documentation while minimizing shipping errors, delays, and compliance issues.
• Ability to maintain organized, clean, and safe shipping and warehouse areas.
• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
  
  

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.