Global Trade Compliance Strategist

Baxter Healthcare; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage from day 1

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO (20–35 days)

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Senior Trade and Customs Analyst to ensure compliant, efficient global trade operations. You will serve as a subject matter expert for U.S.

and international import/export activities, navigating customs regulations and trade programs to keep critical healthcare products moving safely. This role partners with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, finance, legal, brokers, freight forwarders and agencies to manage obligations, reduce

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in global trade, customs compliance, import/export operations or related field.
• Experience using BI Publisher for reporting, data extraction and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, entry processes and international trade requirements.
• Experience supporting CTPAT, ISA, FTZ, and Free Trade Agreement programs.
• Knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, origin determination and duty mitigation.
• Experience with customs brokers, freight forwarders and government agencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with SAP, JDE, GME, ACE or other trade management systems.
• Knowledge of export controls, sanctions compliance and denied party screening.

Responsibilities

• Support daily import/export operations and ensure compliant cross-border movement of products and materials.
• Monitor customs clearance activities, resolve delays and compliance issues with brokers/logistics.
• Ensure accurate customs declarations, tariff classifications, valuation and country of origin assessments.
• Support and maintain Baxter's trade compliance programs (CTPAT, ISA, FTZ, FTA).
• Conduct post-entry reviews, audits, self-assessments, and corrective actions.
• Manage FTZ administration activities including inventory control, reporting, and audits.
• Analyze trade data, duty spend, broker metrics and compliance trends to improve operations.

Skills

Global trade experience

Customs compliance

BI Publisher experience

CTPAT/ISA/FTZ/FTA program experience

HTS classification knowledge

Liaising with brokers and gov agencies

Analytical problem-solving

Advanced Excel skills

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

Regulated industries exposure

Trade management systems (SAP/JDE/GME/

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university (preferred)

Tools

BI Publisher

SAP

JDE

GME

ACE

Job description

Baxter Healthcare in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Senior Trade and Customs Analyst to ensure compliant, efficient global trade operations. You will serve as a subject matter expert for U.S.

and international import/export activities, navigating customs regulations and trade programs to keep critical healthcare products moving safely. This role partners with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, finance, legal, brokers, freight forwarders and agencies to manage obligations, reduce