[Abbott Park, IL, 60.., Illinois, United States | Posted - 02/21/24
Role: Customs Analyst Location: Abbott Park, IL - 60064-3500 Shift Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Job Description:
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 19 CFR, 15 CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements.
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.
Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters.
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.
Possess and apply a basic understanding and working knowledge of US import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of internal control framework for customs and trade and apply it to daily activities in a way that protects from risk exposure and penalties.
Troubleshoot import delays and ensure timely and accurate responses to Broker Requests for Information for shipments detained during clearance through US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies.
Untimely or inaccurate responses to broker directly result in supply chain delays, increased costs, and potential fines, penalties and/or product seizures.
Conduct compliance spot-checks of sites/divisions to ensure compliance with corporate post-entry and post-export review requirements.
Conduct monthly risk targeting analysis of US import/export data to identify potential data anomalies, compliance concerns, and cost-savings opportunities.
Investigate issues and report findings and concerns to the Manager/Director.
Ensure implementation and close-out of corrective actions by the division.