• Job Description

  Req#: 31117963
  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 114,000 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 are 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
  What You'll Do
  • Apply knowledge of import/export regulations to support business needs.
  • Analyze import/export data to identify risks or savings opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and make recommendations to management.
  • Support CBP Requests for Information, Post Entry Amendments, and Prior Disclosures.
  • Respond to Broker Requests for Information and ensure resolution.
  • Ensure proper classification, valuation, and origin determination for imported goods.
  • Implement corrective actions as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
  • Coordinate with logistics, purchasing, and materials management on customs matters and provide training as needed.
  • Support reporting price adjustments and royalties via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
  • Review and audit import/export records including customs documents, commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
  • Elevate issues requiring correction to Corporate C&TC.
  • Stay updated on Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations.
  • Operate under general supervision from Supervisor/Manager.
  • Ensure compliant importation and exportation of goods and services.
  • Analyze opportunities and make recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and work within attorney/client privilege when appropriate.
  • Balance cost optimization and compliance.
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree: Business, Supply Chain or other related field preferred. • Prior global logistics experience in the freight forwarding area is a plus
  • Other: Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist nice to have, but not required.
  • Minimum 1-2 years experience in import/export operations, transportation, international business, or other related field.
  • Computer skills, knowledge of Excel.
  • 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 and independently.
    
  The base pay for this position is
  $60,000.00 – $120,000.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Supply Chain
  DIVISION:
  RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics
  LOCATION:
  United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  No
  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.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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