Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Landed Cost Optimization Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of landed cost drivers across the supply chain, including tariffs, duties, freight, logistics, insurance, and customs fees. This role partners closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and trade compliance to manage trade risk, optimize sourcing and logistics decisions, minimize landed cost, reduce total cost to serve, and deliver measurable P&L impact.

The role combines technical trade and logistics expertise, strong accounting and financial acumen, strong cost-optimization mindset, and excellent cross-functional partnership to enable informed decision-making, execution, and value generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Total Landed Cost Ownership:

  • Own and govern total landed cost models across materials, components, and finished goods.

  • Ensure accurate visibility of all landed cost elements including tariffs/duties, freight/transportation, customs brokerage and fees, insurance, surcharges, and related logistics costs.

  • Partner with Finance to ensure landed cost accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and actuals

• Cost Optimization and Value Delivery:

  • Identify, quantify, and implement landed cost reduction initiatives, including tariff and duty optimization (FTAs, reclassification, exclusions, drawback), supplier and country-of-origin optimization, incoterms and logistics network optimization, mode shifting, consolidation, and freight strategy alignment.

  • Embed landed cost considerations into sourcing, supplier selection, and make/buy decisions.

  • Track and report realized and projected cost savings tied to procurement initiatives.

• Trade Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Oversee tariff classification (HTS/HS), country-of-origin determinations, and customs valuation as inputs to landed cost.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable customs and trade regulations

  • Liaison  with customs brokers and trade service providers to ensure accuracy, cost effectiveness, and compliance

  • Support internal and external audits related to trade and customs activity

  • Monitor changes in tariff laws, free trade agreements, and life science-specific regulatory requirements.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:

  • Conduct internal audits of import/export documentation and tariff classifications.

  • Develop corrective action plans for compliance gaps and implement preventive measures.

• Duty Optimization & Cost Control:

  • Act as the subject matter expert for total landed cost across Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Finance

  • Provide landed cost impact assessments for R&D, New Product Introductions (NPI), supplier transitions, dual sourcing strategies, and network or footprint changes.

  • Influence stakeholders by translating complex cost drivers into clear business and margin impact.

• Reporting, Analytics, and Governance:

  • Develop dashboards and KPIs for landed cost drivers, savings, and risk exposure

  • Monitor trends and proactively identify cost pressures and mitigation opportunities

  • Establish SOPs, controls, and governance processes related to landed cost management.

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, International Trade, or related field. (Required)

• Certifications (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, CES, CPIM, CSCP) (Preferred)

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in procurement, global trade, logistics, or landed cost management within manufacturing or life sciences industry.

• Strong knowledge of tariffs, duties, trade compliance fundamentals, freight and logistics cost structures, landed cost modeling and cost-to-serve analysis, HTS classification, customs valuation, and trade agreements.

• Previous experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP particularly for documenting and reporting item and supplier level data such as country of origin relevant to landed cost

• Proven track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings across multiple cost levers

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

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.

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