Sr Analyst Customs and Trade Compliance

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree: REQUIRED Business, logistics/transportation, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in import and/or export operations, international business, or other relevant field.
• Sound problem solving and analytical abilities and close 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft office including Excel and Word.
• Operates with general direction and supervision from the Supervisor/Manager or Senior Analyst. This position handles day-to-day issues and core job responsibilities independently and involves the Supervisor/Manager when needed.
• This employee must have the ability to analyze data and identify compliance risks and opportunities that may impact the divisional financial objectives.
• The Sr Analyst will be privy to highly confidential financial information and must work within the scope of attorney/consultant and client privilege, where deemed appropriate.
  The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted

• Applies basic working knowledge of import and export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution. Monitor clearance process for all US imports to ensure shipments are moving through the process as quickly as possible, work directly with the broker to resolve any delays or follow requests needed by CBP, USDA and FDA.
• Assist site/division GTC personnel in completing HTSUS and/or ECCN classifications and addressing import and export compliance issues related to 19 CFR and 15 CFR.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters. Ensure suppliers are following import invoice requirements for per CBP and Abbott GTC requirements.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import / export records. Elevate issues requiring correction to Corporate C&TC.
• Provide analytical support to general import/export-related projects, as needed, which could include Value Reconciliation, CF-28 responses, prior disclosures, etc.
• Create and enhance KPIs and trade team metrics for import and export related activities.
• Prepare import/export related documentation, which may include commercial invoices, export declarations, bills of lading, etc.
• Maintain and update site Item Master Log; work with site/division regulatory to ensure accuracy and completeness of FDA product codes and affirmation of compliance codes.
• Ensure site specific import and/or export procedures are current and up to date.
• Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations.