Senior Analyst, US Trade Compliance

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Sr. Analyst in Global Trade Compliance to support post-entry matters such as protests, prior disclosures and PSCs.

You will partner with internal teams, customs brokers and external counsel to identify issues and ensure timely government submissions. You will monitor timelines, maintain records, and stay current with CBP guidance and enforcement priorities impacting Abbott’s import operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Compliance, Audit, or other relevant area.
• 3–5 years of experience in U.S. import compliance or customs brokerage.
• Experience preparing protests, prior disclosures, PSCs, or customs audit responses.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR, entry requirements, liquidation, protests, prior disclosures, valuation, classification, country of origin).
• Ability to analyze large volumes of import data and identify compliance risks and corrective actions.
• Strong writing skills for regulatory submissions and business communications.
• High attention to detail and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support protests, prior disclosure analysis, PSCs, and CF28/29 responses.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, outside counsel to gather import records and supporting docs.
• Monitor protest, prior disclosure, PSC, liquidated damages, bills timelines and ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Maintain organized records, data, correspondence and government communications.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors or trends requiring corrective action.
• Stay aware of regulatory changes, CBP guidance, trade remedies and enforcement priorities.
• Partner with business teams to implement corrective actions from disclosures, protests, or reviews.
• Travel 5% - 10%.

Skills

Import compliance

Customs regulations

Protests & disclosures

Data analysis

Regulatory writing

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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, 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
The Global Trade Compliance department’s primary function is to provide corporate-wide leadership and direction for the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures related to Abbott’s global trade compliance program.

The Sr. Analyst’s primary responsibility is to support and manage the post-entry aspects of U.S. Customs and Border Protection matters, including protest, prior disclosures, post-summary corrections, liquidated damages/bill review, duty recovery, and customs compliance investigations.

This role partners closely with internal business teams, customs brokers, and external legal advisors to identify compliance issues, assess risk, prepare corrective actions, and ensure timely and accurate submissions to government agencies.

The Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. import regulations, with particular emphasis on protests, prior disclosures, and post-entry compliance controls.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and support protests, prior disclosure analysis, post-summary corrections (PSC), and CF28/29 responses.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, outside legal counsel to gather relevant import records and supporting documentation to support claims.
• Monitor protest, prior disclosure, PSC, liquidated damages, bills timelines and ensure submissions, supplements, and tender payments are completed accurately and timely through resolution.
• Maintain organized records, supporting data, correspondence, and government communications.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, or trends requiring corrective action.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes, CBP guidance, trade remedies, tariff actions, and enforcement priorities impacting the company’s import operations.
• Partner with business teams to implement corrective and preventive actions resulting from prior disclosures, protests, or internal reviews.
• Travel 5% - 10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, (Finance, Compliance, Audit, or other relevant area).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in U.S. import compliance, or customs brokerage.
• Experience preparing or supporting customs protests, prior disclosures, post-summary corrections, or customs audit responses.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, including 19 CFR, entry requirements, liquidation, protests, prior disclosures, valuation, classification, country of origin.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of import data and identify compliance risks, financial exposure, and corrective action requirements.
• Strong writing skills, with ability to prepare clear, well-supported regulatory submissions, summaries, and business communications.
• High attention to detail and problem solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on root cause and sustainable corrective action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to business operations.
• Strong project management and/or organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to assess compliance risk.
• High integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
• Perform under pressure, multitask with tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. US Customs has the authority to demand information on short notice.
• Accordingly, responsive, timely troubleshooting is mandatory for success in this position.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06D

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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