Senior Analyst, US Trade Compliance

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Analyst in Global Trade Compliance to manage protests, prior disclosures, and post-entry actions within U.S. import operations. You will collaborate with internal teams, brokers and outside counsel to prepare regulatory submissions and ensure timely compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in U.S. import compliance, strong writing and data analysis skills, and in-depth knowledge of 19 CFR rules, valuation, classification and country of origin.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Compliance, Audit, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Descritivo de Cargo 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, 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 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. APPLY NOW 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. Família de Cargo Accounting & Reporting Divisão FIN Corporate Finance Localidade United States > Abbott Park : AP06D Localidades Adicionais Turno de Trabalho Standard Viagem Yes, 10 % of the Time Vigilância médica Not Applicable Atividades de trabalho significativas 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf A Abbott significa o poder da saúde. Por mais de 125 anos, a Abbott tem ajudado as pessoas a alcançar seu potencial — porque uma saúde melhor permite que indivíduos e comunidades vivam melhor. Com uma rede global e diversificada, que serve clientes em mais de 160 países, criamos novas soluções — em todo o espectro da saúde, em todo o mundo, para todas as fases da vida. Seja através da próxima geração de equipamentos de diagnóstico, dispositivos médicos para estilos de vida em transformação, nutrição baseada em ciência, ou novas reformulações, estamos desenvolvendo tecnologias mais inovadoras e revolucionárias na área da saúde para que indivíduos vivam melhor e com mais saúde. Os colaboradores da Abbott vêm trabalhar todos os dias com energia, entusiasmo e comprometimento com o intuito de promover a saúde e o bem-estar de milhões de pessoas. Eles superam os limites para ajudar a gerenciar e tratar alguns dos maiores desafios de saúde da vida. 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