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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 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.
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:
- 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 high employer contribution
- 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 Opportunity
- This is not a remote opportunity
Our team is looking for a Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst to be based out of our office in Irving, TX.
Responsible for providing 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.
FTZ Operations and Compliance
- Administer and maintain FTZ operations in compliance with CBP regulations (19 CFR Part 146) and FTZ Board guidelines. Manage FTZ admissions, withdrawals, transfers, and inventory movements within the zone. Ensure accurate classification, valuation, and country of origin determination for all FTZ merchandise. Prepare and submit required documentation (e.g., CBPF 214, 3461/7501 entries, e214 transmissions) through FTZ ICRS.
- Partner with logistics, warehouse, trade compliance, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless FTZ operations. Provide guidance on FTZ procedures, controls, and process improvements. Coordinate with customs brokers and third-party service providers. Identify opportunities to optimize FTZ benefits, reduce duty exposure, and improve operational efficiency
- Develop, document, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to processes
- Maintain FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping system (ICRS) in accordance with regulatory requirements. Perform regular reconciliations between physical inventory and system records.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, variances, or compliance issues. Support annual reconciliation and system reviews
General Trade Compliance:
- 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 site’s 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in import/export operations, international business, or another related field.
- Detail oriented with strong analytic skills.
- Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are critical for this position.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Familiar with manufacturing processes and medical equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and power point.
- Experience with USHTS tariff analysis, origin and value determination.
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
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:
United States > Irving : LC-8
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
