International Logistics Coordinator - Nutrition- Columbus, OH

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

International Logistics Coordinator

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

Provides focused expertise within a specific area in Export Logistics, or coordinates, in a lead capacity, a specific area of operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Main Responsibilities

Works with exports team and carrier to comply with all U.S. export regulations

Works with affiliate and direct export customers so that all documentation is in accordance with countries import customs and regulations

Perform all aspects of order process (such as order execution, invoicing, post shipment, etc.)

Support Exports customs clearance and documentation

Specific Functional responsibilities

Coordination of all required export/import documentation and timely submission in accordance with department policy.

Ensure prompt, accurate and efficient handling of communications concerning shipments and any other relevant aspect of the business

Assure invoicing and billing is accurate

Problem solving of exceptions

Elevate issues requiring correction/mitigation timely

Maintain customer requirements including system parameters, policies, and procedures

Coordinate and maintain document controlled systems

Initiate Change Request for documents or data changes

Interface with related functional areas (transportation scheduling, customer service operations, planning, etc.) on export shipment matters

Leads projects cross-functionally when required

Process with direction credit requests, debt memos, exceptions to policy, product allocation and other areas that may impact the balance between customer satisfaction and cost efficacy

Takes initiative to develop, resolve and implement process improvements that enhance the organizations capability to deliver timely and effective customer service in area of expertise

Independently resolves customer issues with other departments such as planning, shipping, purchasing, marketing, sales, IT and contracting/pricing

Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment Create/Updates department procedures as required Create/Modifies customer accounts May perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

MISC:

This is an on-site role - not a remote role.

There is no relocation provided for this role.

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The base pay for this position is $24.50 – $49.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.