Junior Analyst Customs and Trade Compliance (Irving, TX)

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.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

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.
• 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 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

Our location in Irving, TX currently has an opportunity for a Jr. Customs and Trade

Compliance Analyst. This team member will 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. Depending on the site/division,

incumbents in this position may specialize solely in import or export-related activities or

may be involved in both

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures.
• Applies working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Assist site/division Customs and Trade Compliance personnel in completing HTSUS and/or ECCN classifications and addressing import and export compliance issues related to 19 CFR and 15 CFR.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records.
• 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 all related customs requests for information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.
• Ensure proper classification, valuation, and origin determination for the site’s imported/exported goods, including non-commercial goods.
• As directed by Supervisor/Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any audit requests.
• Actively share customs and logistics expertise and data with cross-functional teams (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.); guiding them through decisions that potentially could be impacted by customs regulations.
• Provide analytical support to general import/export-related projects.
• Operates with general direction and supervision from the Supervisor/Manager.
• Train and keep up to date on latest Customs, FDA and other government agency import regulations as well as U.S. Export laws, policies, and Administration Regulations.
• Must have the ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to achieve divisional financial objectives.
• The 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 proper balance between cost optimization and compliance must be maintained.
• Maintain constant communication/interaction with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quick responses and satisfactory outcomes.
• Support and sustain a lean culture of continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience: Export/Import Compliance (specifically CBP, EAR, FTA, USMCA etc..)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, finance or related field
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills with proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter, adaptable, can work in ambiguity and independently.
• Work complex issues across systems and organizations be able to understand how they interrelate
• Ability to work across teams and time zones
• Possess strong work ethic and have a demonstrated record of working successfully in a with time sensitive documents.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand auditing documents
• Strong financial skills and understanding of how to read and use government regulations
• Proficient with statistics and analysis
• Acute attention to detail

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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