Sr. Associate Import/Export
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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
Sr. Associate Import/Export
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for the integration of policy and executional activities for all imports and exports in support of the entire Amgen organization. You will provide program oversight for trade compliance establish controls and global standards for regional execution.
- Partner internally and externally to manage inbound/outbound customs transactions by liaising with internal and external requestors, Amgen transportation team, brokers, and government agencies.
- Provide expertise and advise on international Customs and Other Government Agency (OGA) import/export requirements.
- Determine commodity classification for transactions.
- Review shipping documentation and customs invoices for accuracy including valuation, commodity classification, and country of origin.
- Provide support for obtaining applicable shipment permits and licenses.
- Resolve transaction issues including response to Customs/OGA inquiries and delays.
- Effectively liaise with government agencies, as required.
- Collect and report on key transactional performance metrics.
- Support the establishment, documentation and periodic update of trade compliance processes and procedures.
Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr Associate Import/Export professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Trade Compliance experience OR
- Associate’s degree and 6 years of Trade Compliance experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Trade Compliance experience OR
- Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing customs transactions
- Understanding of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations
- Customs certifications or Licensed Custom Broker designation (where applicable)
- Versed in key import/export processes including valuation, commodity classification, country of origin determination.
- Ability to build working relationships and effectively partner cross-functionally/cross-regionally and at all levels in the organization.
- Awareness of industry trends and developments in biopharmaceutical industry as it relates to customs requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, collaboration and executive presentation skills
- Experience or education in international trade law.
- Initiator with analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Thrive
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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