Job Description
Position Summary:
The US Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring ICU Medical's import and export activities are compliant with all applicable government laws and regulations. This position is accountable for monitoring import/export functions to/from the U.S. This person will serve as a point of contact for ICU Medical's Customs brokers and assists in developing, implementing, and enhancing the ICU US trade compliance program.
This is a highly cross-functional and collaborative role with significant interaction with ICU manufacturing plants and regional trade compliance contacts, Customer Care, Planning, Procurement, Vendors, Product Development, global Supply Chain leaders and Strategic 3PL Partners. This is to ensure compliance with import regulations and export control laws, as well as monitoring of established internal controls.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Identify trade compliance issues related, but not limited to documentation, HTS classification, country of origin, Valuation, FDA, PSC, Entry reconciliation, and CTPAT.
Support Global Trade Management System (GTM) and Oracle item data integrity related to tariff classification, country of origin, and value information declared to Customs authorities.
Perform Free Trade Agreement analysis (e.g. USMCA. CAFTA) Certificates of Origin in compliance with applicable regulations, including the coordination of all files and certificates in accordance with company policy.
Work closely with the ICU customers brokers and provide required clearance information timely as needed.
Develop and modify Trade Compliance processes and procedures by collaboration with internal key stakeholders as necessary to minimize compliance risk, under the direction of Global Trade Compliance Supervisor.
Maintain recordkeeping of Customs entry documentation globally and ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.
Prepare periodic compliance reports, including analyzing ITRAC and ACE trade data. Compile, review, and prepare global trade key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure the ICU's CTPAT program meets and exceed the minimum security criteria by partnering with ICU business partners.
Perform post entry audit for accuracy and formulate an action plan to resolve any discrepancies from initial audit.
Support the investigations, audits, and other projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Customs and FDA, import requirements, , Customs and Border Protection (CBP) procedures, Federal Drug Administration (FDA) import requirements as well as associated documentary requirements.
Must have strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and presentation skills. Communicates effectively and interacts professionally with customers, co-workers and management.
Good organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and use time effectively. Demonstrates attention to detail.
Education and Experience
Required:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Minimum of 2 years import, export, and trade compliance related experience
Knowledge of international trade and Customs regulations, such as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), customs valuation, preferential / free trade agreements, and rules for Country of Origin
Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred:
Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry experience
Licensed Customs Broker and/or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification
Oracle ERP / GTM system experience
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role.
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Typically requires travel 0 - 5% of the time
Select Shift &Schedule
Professional|First Shift|Monday-Friday|See Below
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Tags
Remote job, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,