Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our team is looking for a Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst to be based out of our office in North Chicago IL.

This new team member 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 including 19CFR 15CFR FDA USDA other PGAs and data metrics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure proper classification valuation and origin determination for the sites imported goods including non-commercial goods.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics purchasing materials management finance etc.) on customs matters and coordinate training for personnel in these areas as needed.
• Provide analytical support as needed for reporting price adjustments royalties etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records. This includes auditing import entry documents for data accuracy value and receipt.
• Elevate issues requiring correction to manager.
• Provide analytical support to general import/export-related projects as needed. Including the ability to track and measure metrics on data elements such as clearance times delivery times volume of shipments and other import related topics.
• Train and educate on latest Customs FDA USDA and other participating government agency import regulations.
• 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.
• Provide support to all customs and trade responsibilities for US import US exports and other global trade needs.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in import/export 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.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Business logistics/transportation or another related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and power BI.
• Detail oriented with strong analytic skills.
• Experience with USHTS tariff analysis origin and value determination.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and medical equipment.

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