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:
Customs & Trade Compliance Junior Analyst
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 nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays.
- Company Paid Pension Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
- 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio Easton Square location in the Nutrition Division.
Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:
- 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.
- Operates with general direction and supervision from the Manager. Incumbent is accountable for compliant importation of goods and services (including machinery), as well as proper classification and valuation. Failure to comply is a violation of law and could result in significant fines or penalties.
- This employee 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.
What You’ll Work On
Major Responsibilities:
- Applies working knowledge of import regulations and requirements to support business needs.
- Consolidate and analyze import 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 (once HTS classifier approved).
- Ensure proper classification, valuation and origin determination for the site’s imported goods, including non-commercial goods and machinery and parts.
- 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.
- Daily monitoring of import shipments including customs clearances, Proof of receipt and Proof of payment.
- Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import records. Elevate issues requiring correction to Corporate C&TC
- Provide analytical support to general import-related projects, as needed.
- Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree: Required. Business, logistics/transportation, or other related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in import operations, international business, or other related field.
- 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.
Apply Now
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$48,000.00 – $96,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
