Trade Compliance Assistant Manager

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About Us:At Abbott we help people live more fully at all stages of life. Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse global network serving customers in more than 160 countries we create new solutions across the spectrum of health around the world for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics life-changing devices science-based nutrition or novel reformulations we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott Diabetes Care designs develops and manufactures leading-edge blood glucose monitoring technology for use in both home and hospital settings including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

Trade Compliance Assistant Manager

Abbott Diabetes Care is seeking aTrade Compliance Assistant Managerto join our UK Customs Center of Excellence. This is a strategic and hands-on role where youll support and lead key customs operations across UK affiliates ensuring regulatory compliance and driving process improvements. If youre passionate about international trade and ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare we want to hear from you. This role is based full time onsite in Abbott Diabetes Care Witney.

Responsibilities

As Trade Compliance Assistant Manager you will:

• Lead Daily Operations: Manage customs activities across UK affiliates ensuring compliance with HMRC and global trade regulations.

• Team Support & Development: Guide and mentor a team of four fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Import/Export Oversight: Ensure accurate documentation and timely clearance of shipments.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate trade compliance risks across operations.

• Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to streamline customs procedures and enhance efficiency.

• Reporting & Insights: Prepare compliance reports and performance metrics for senior leadership.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams suppliers customs authorities logistics providers and brokers.

• Training Delivery: Develop and deliver trade compliance training across UK affiliates.

• Documentation & Classification: Maintain records in line with policy support product classification and origin reviews.

• Broker Management: Oversee broker performance through SLA and KPI reviews providing feedback to leadership.

• Expert Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert on customs valuation classification and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Experience in customs or trade compliance ideally within a multinational or regulated industry.

• Strong knowledge of UK Customs regulations and international trade laws.

• Leadership experience with the ability to support and develop a team.

• Proficiency in customs software and ERP systems (SAP SAGE AS400) desired.

• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist) are a plus.

• A bachelors degree in International Trade Business Administration or related field is preferredbut equivalent experience is highly valued.

What We Offer:

At Abbott were committed to helping you live your best lifeboth professionally and addition to a competitive salary we offer:

• A defined-contribution pension scheme.

• Share ownership opportunities.

• Private healthcare and life assurance.

• A flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.

• A dynamic inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

• Access to a variety of wellness initiatives at our Witney site including onsite allotments couch-to-5k campaigns beekeeping yoga and more.

Join a global leader in healthcare innovation and be part of a team thats making a real difference in peoples lives.

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