Customs and trade compliance analyst

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.

Working at Abbott

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

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our team is looking for a Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst to be based out of our office in North Chicago, IL.

This new team member will provide technical and analytical support for customs and trade compliance matters at the site/division level, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws including, 19CFR, 15CFR, FDA, USDA, other PGAs and data metrics.

Responsibilities

• Applies working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.

• Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.

• Provide analytical support related to CBP Requests for Information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.

• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution.

• Ensure proper classification, valuation, and origin determination for the site's imported goods, including non-commercial goods.

• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, finance etc.) on customs matters and coordinate training for personnel in these areas, as needed.

• Provide analytical support, as needed, for reporting price adjustments, royalties, etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.

• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records. This includes auditing import entry documents for data accuracy, value, and receipt.

• Elevate issues requiring correction to manager.

• Provide analytical support to general import/export-related projects, as needed. Including the ability to track and measure metrics on data elements such as clearance times, delivery times, volume of shipments, and other import related topics.

• Train and educate on latest Customs, FDA, USDA and other participating government agency import regulations.

• Accountable for compliant importation and exportation of goods and services, including proper classification and valuation. Failure to comply is a violation of law and could result in significant fines or penalties.

• Provide support to all customs and trade responsibilities for US import, US exports and other global trade needs.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in import/export operations, international business, or other related field.

• Sound analytical abilities and acute attention to detail required.

• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are absolutely critical for this position.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, logistics/transportation, or another related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and power BI.

• Detail oriented with strong analytic skills.

• Experience with USHTS tariff analysis, origin and value determination.

• Familiar with manufacturing processes and medical equipment.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]