Customs and Trade Technician

Job Description

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.

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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Customs and Trade Technician to join our team. Provides a variety of technical services to support customs and trade compliance at the site/division level, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR, 15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. Supports department by applying basic understanding of regulations to address a variety of import/export compliance issues, including tariff classification, Customs valuation, FDA inquiries, and other regulatory requirements.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Applies basic understanding of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Assist site/division C&TC personnel in completing HTSUS and/or ECCN classifications and addressing import and export compliance issues related to 19 CFR and 15 CFR.
• Prepare import/export related documentation, which may include commercial invoices, export declarations, bills of lading, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Communicate with freight forwarders to arrange and facilitate shipments, including booking, configuration, tracking/tracing, etc.
• Maintain and update site Item Master Log.
• Work with site/division regulatory to ensure accuracy and completeness of FDA product codes and affirmation of compliance codes.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records.
• Elevate issues requiring correction or further review to supervisor/manager.
• Compile quarterly import/export log and provide to Corporate C&TC.
• Work with brokers to resolve broker/freight invoice issues/discrepancies.
• Provide timely customer service to all incoming critical phone calls, miscellaneous phone calls, and emails.
• Provide technical support for general import/export-related projects, as needed.
• Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations.

Education and Experience You'll Bring

• High School Diploma / GED OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Associates Degree Preferred. Business, logistics/transportation, or other related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in import/export operations, international business, or other related field. Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.
• Sound problem solving abilities and close attention to detail required.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are absolutely critical for this position. Proficiency in database, Excel, and other software programs.

The base pay for this position is $23.25 $46.55/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Supply Chain

Division: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

Location: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road

Additional Locations:

Work Shift: Standard

Travel: Not specified

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.