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SalaryAbbott 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.
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.
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 .
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- 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 position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location as part of our Corporate Financial Services division.
As the Technician, you will provide a variety of technical services to support the mission of the Global Trade Compliance department. The Technician supports the Senior Director and the department by working closely with Abbott sites to address a variety of import/export compliance issues.
What You'll Do:
Issue and revoke (as needed) Powers of Attorney for all US Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders. Monitor forwarder compliance with Abbott standards of care requirements.
Work with external surety company to manage/coordinate all Customs bonds (ensure timely renewal, monitor bond adequacy, etc.)
Assist with Broker Requests for Information and Denied Party Screening requests, as needed.
Provide monitoring support for the US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) to ensure supplier profiles and Memorandums of Understanding are on file and kept current.
Act as document management coordinator for approximately 150 GTC policies and procedures (ensure timely periodic review, prepare/route change requests, etc.)
Act as training coordinator for Global Trade Compliance curriculum of 18 courses (schedule courses, maintain training logs, keep materials updated, etc.)
Act as event coordinator for Global Trade Compliance Roundtable conferences (5 per year) (coordinate sourcing and contracts with procurement and preferred vendors, prepare annual meeting card budget and handle event close-outs)
Keep abreast of latest US Customs, Bureau of Industry & Security, and FDA regulations (attend training, read compliance publications, etc.).
Act as notary public for documents requiring notarization.
Research and log refund checks received from US Customs.
Prepare monthly trending analysis of legal/consulting expenses.
Ensure GTC website is kept current; coordinate updates with relevant subject matter experts.
Perform general administrative duties to support Senior Director and department, as needed.
This position handles day-to-day issues and questions independently and decides when to involve the managers and/or Senior Director.
Required Qualifications:
Must be (or eligible to become) a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Illinois.
Eligibility requirements include:
Must be a US citizen (or lawful permanent resident)
Must be a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days (or a qualifying non-resident)
Must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English
No felony convictions
Have not had a notary commission revoked in the past 10 years.
2+ years’ experience in some combination of the following: customs/Trade Compliance, document management, training coordination, conference/event planning and/or basic accounting
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as M-Files.
The applicant must be a highly organized professional with a strong attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must possess excellent time management skills and be able to multitask and reprioritize workload as needed, while still meeting deadlines and commitments. Must be able to self-check work for accuracy and completeness. Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to effectively communicate with management and external parties (including brokers, attorneys, consultants, suppliers, affiliates, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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 $22.00 – $44.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
