Senior Associate Import/Export (x2)

at  Amgen

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, the number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a growing team of 340 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise, and professional experience shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. Based in Lisbon’s city center, our

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Trade Compliance experience OR
• Associates degree and 6 years of Trade Compliance experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Trade Compliance experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of experience in Trade Compliance or Import/Export operations
• Licensed Customs Broker or Customs Certification
• Understanding of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, collaboration, and executive presentation skills
• Must be multi-lingual (i.e. Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and English)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Senior Associate Import/Export will be managing the operational import and export activities to support the Global Trade and Compliance Excellence team. By working within established trade compliance policies and procedures, this role is a liaison between internal shipping requestors, vendors and brokers to facilitate shipments crossing customs borders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner internally and externally to manage inbound/outbound customs transactions by collaborating closely with internal and external requestors, the Amgen transportation team, brokers, and government agencies.
• Provide expertise and advice on international Customs and Other Government Agency (OGA) import/export requirements.
• Determine commodity classification for transactions.
• Review shipping documentation and customs invoices for accuracy including valuation, commodity classification, and country of origin.
• Provide support for acquiring applicable shipment permits and licenses.
• Resolve transaction issues including response to Customs/OGA inquiries and delays.
• Optimally liaise with government agencies, as required.
• Collect and report on key transactional performance metrics.
• Support the establishment, documentation, and periodic update of trade compliance processes and procedures.