Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.   As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Customs & Trade Compliance Analyst, you 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, FDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You'll Do

• Applies working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• 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-Summary Corrections, 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 site’s imported/exported goods, including non-commercial goods.
• As directed by Supervisor/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.
• Run ACE reports and analyze for compliance.
• 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.
• Personally educate self on latest EAR, Customs, FDA, and other government agency regulations.
• Operates with general direction and supervision from the Supervisor/Manager.
• Incumbent is accountable for compliant importation and exportation of goods and services, including proper classification and valuation.
• Failure to comply is a violation of law and could result in significant fines or penalties.
• 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 optimizat