Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location within the ADC Division. Our mission is to empower people with diabetes to manage their health through innovative products that deliver precise data for better decision-making. We're transforming glucose monitoring with our cutting-edge sensing technology. As a Senior Specialist Import & Export, you will provide subject matter expertise to ensure site compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR, FDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert regarding compliant U.S. importation and exportation of goods, staying abreast of new import/export regulations and programs that may impact the business.
• Maintain and enhance import/export process and develop effective internal controls to ensure site compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement cross-functional SOPs and/or desktop instructions to ensure import/export compliance in related areas and update, as needed, to reflect new corporate or regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper classification, valuation and origin determination for the site’s imported goods, including non-commercial goods. Interface with affiliates and third-party suppliers to ensure their understanding of US import documentation requirements.
• Prepare customs declarations and other required documents that describe the goods and materials being shipped and comply with all import/export regulations.
• Provide analytical support related to CBP Requests for Information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.
• Provide analytical support, as needed, for reporting price adjustments, royalties, etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
• Monitor and manage logistics compliance, including HTS classification, country of origin, incoterms, and maintain proper import/export recordkeeping controls to ensure compliance with the requirements of 19CFR and 15CFR.
• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Develop, maintain and administer Customs and Trade Compliance training program for site personnel and impacted functions.
• Responsible for conducting effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records. Identification of improvement opportunities and remediation of findings.
• Develop and implement Compliance Improvement Plans, as needed, to address and correct issues identified during corporate import/export compliance assessments.
• Develop and foster relationships with internal departments, plant and warehouse operations, finance, R&D and other areas involved in import/export activities.
• Must have the ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to achieve divisional trade compliance and financial objectives.
• Be organized and able to prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment; manage day-to-day activities independently and with minimal direction; strong communication (verbal and written), attention to detail and time management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Degree
• Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in global logistics operations combined with import/export trade compliance
• Experience in U.S. Trade and Import Custom Compliance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of product classification under ECCN and HTS/Schedule B codes
• Strong understanding of U.S. import laws and regulations
• Hands-on experience with import and export documentation, country of origin determination and compliance screening processes
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and E2Open (Trade Automation) is preferred.

The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 – $180,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 2801 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf