Dangerous Goods Transport Coordinator
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you an experienced transport and logistics professional with strong Dangerous Goods (DG) expertise? We're looking for a Dangerous Goods Transport Coordinator to join our team in a unique dual-role position combining operational transport coordination with ownership of Dangerous Goods compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on logistics operations with regulatory responsibility and stakeholder management in an international environment.
Location: Machelen, Belgium. Office based position.
About the role
As our Dangerous Goods Transport Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and compliant shipment of products across our global network.
What makes this position unique is its combination of two key areas of responsibility:
- Day-to-day transport coordination and export operations
- Ownership and coordination of Dangerous Goods compliance activities
You will work closely with Customer Service teams, warehouse personnel, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure shipments are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with international regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Coordination
- Coordinate and book export shipments with freight forwarders and carriers.
- Prepare and maintain shipping, export, customs, and transport documentation.
- Monitor and track shipments and proactively follow up on deliveries.
- Resolve issues related to delayed, damaged, or lost shipments.
- Support Customer Service teams with transportation-related requests.
- Ensure all shipping documentation, invoices, and records are complete and accurate.
- Verify transportation requirements, labels, and shipment information prior to dispatch.
Dangerous Goods Compliance
- Act as the local Dangerous Goods subject matter expert.
- Ensure compliance with international Dangerous Goods regulations, including IATA requirements and applicable road transport regulations.
- Manage and maintain local DG procedures and programs.
- Coordinate Dangerous Goods training activities for warehouse and logistics employees.
- Ensure all relevant employees maintain valid DG certifications and required refresher training.
- Support audits and inspections related to Dangerous Goods transportation.
- Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain DG-related data and processes in SAP and other logistics systems.
- Ensure local processes remain aligned with global DG requirements and standards.
Who You Are
We're looking for an experienced professional who is comfortable combining operational logistics responsibilities with Dangerous Goods expertise.
You will ideally bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Expedition is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience within transport, logistics, export coordination, or supply chain operations.
- Proven Dangerous Goods experience.
- Valid IATA Dangerous Goods certification.
- Strong knowledge of international transportation and compliance requirements.
- SAP experience is highly desirable.
- Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
We are looking for a strong communicator who is comfortable working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including freight forwarders, carriers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has experience managing shipping documentation and transport-related processes, while maintaining a structured and detail-oriented approach to their work. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can effectively build relationships across departments and levels of the organization, and bring a proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
- A highly visible role with both operational and compliance responsibilities.
- The opportunity to become a key Dangerous Goods expert within the organization.
- An international environment with a broad stakeholder network.
- A position where you can make a real impact on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Professional development opportunities within logistics and Dangerous Goods management.
Sounds interesting?
We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
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