Compliance Analyst, Customs and Trade

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Compliance Analyst, Customs and Trade jobs in Lake Forest, IL, US

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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

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 and regulations, including 19CFR, 15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. This role will be focused on the auditing and recordkeeping requirements for the Rapid Diagnostic Division's Import and Export program.

What You'll Do

• Lead the auditing function for all import/export records of Abbott’s Rapid Diagnostics division, including historical transactions and develop corrective action plans to address errors.
• Applies working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records. Including historical transactions and develop corrective action plans to address errors.
• Elevate issues requiring correction to Corporate C&TC Provide analytical support to general import/export related projects, as needed.
• Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, as appropriate. 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 sites imported goods, including noncommercial goods.
• As directed by Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any findings in the Corporate C&TC compliance assessment.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, 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.
• Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree: Business, Supply Chain or other related field               
• US Customs Import/Export, Compliance Analyst experience in the Healthcare industry.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in import/export operations, transportation, international business, or other related field.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Excel.
• 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 and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior global logistics experience in the freight forwarding area
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist

The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.