Europe, Middle East, Africa Trade Associate Analyst

at  Medtronic

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-2 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient with MS Excel – data analysis, VLOOKUP, data manipulation, pivot tables, formulas and macros
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle complex documentation within deadlines
• Have high commitment to ethical behaviour and integrity
• Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills; English is required and other languages a plus
  Experience in international trade or customs, familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, being a team player with a positive attitude and open mindset are the preferred qualifications.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

• Perform regular internal audits to verify compliance with customs regulations and meet AEO requirements
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of trade-related documents, including customs declarations, invoices, bills of lading, and other import/export supporting documents
• Collect, analyse, and interpret trade data and utilize SAP ECC and GTS for audits and reporting
• Document findings from audits and prepare detailed audit reports for brokers and management, clearly outlining issues, risks, and recommended actions
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to audit results and broker performances. Track these metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Work closely with Import/Export Brokerage Teams to ensure all audit findings are addressed to brokers, corrective actions are recommended and followed up
• Ensure that all audit documentation is properly archived and retained in accordance with regulatory requirements, to support future audits or inspections