Manager, US Trade Programs

Purpose

AbbVie is dedicated to delivering innovative safe and effective medicines and products that address critical health issues and make a remarkable impact on peoples lives. As a Global Trade Compliance organization we are committed to driving and pioneering best-in-class trade compliance practices in a dynamic global environment.

The Manager U.S. Trade programs is a critical compliance role that actively partners across the enterprise (Operations R&D & Commercial) and oversees the U.S. /PR operational trade programs including oversight of AbbVie Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and other special trade programs.  This position provides leadership for the usage of special trade programs and will lead a team of 3-4 individuals in the US/PR in the execution of these responsibilities. 

By leveraging their expertise and collaborating with various business areas the Manager U.S. Trade programs helps optimize trade compliance operations enhance decision-making and mitigate risks. Their contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our trade compliance function and supporting AbbVies mission to improve the lives of individuals worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies AbbVie leadership principles and provide innovative strategic and evidence-based support to lead and create opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Management of a trade compliance team in the U.S./PR (3-4 people) that drives operational and compliance excellence
• Advises and supports the business on import and export compliance matters regulatory and legislative changes providing strategic and tactical leadership
• Develops and drives solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change.
• Drives operational process excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement in GTC of innovation efficiency and compliance
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal functions to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues.
• Analyzes the feasibility of trade optimization opportunities including conducting cost-benefit analyses that consider resources outsourcing strategies and capability requirements.
• Partners with internal GTC teams and cross functional partners to execute complex projects and initiatives for U.S/PR trade operations.
• Exemplifies AbbVie leadership principles and provide innovative strategic and evidence-based support to lead and create opportunities for innovation.
• Identifying the most impactful ideas and plans and focus efforts to align well with functional priorities.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

List required and preferred qualifications (up to 10). Include education skills and experience.

• Proficient in English
• University degree or background in a related field (e.g. business administration economics information technology engineering supply chain logistics computer science data science). Masters degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience strategy technology management or related field with a proven track record of success in leading strategic initiative
• Understanding of global trade compliance regulations processes and best practices with a keen interest in leveraging technology to address compliance challenges.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to generate insights from data and drive data-driven decision-making.

Key Stakeholders 

All global commercial operations and R&D locations; Finance Leadership; Distribution & Logistics Quality Assurance GTC COE leaders IT Transportation and PSM

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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