Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Senior Logistics Compliance Analyst is responsible for the import and export
compliance procedures and international trade programs, which include but not
limited to supply chain security (C-TPAT, AEO), international trade data integrity
(country of origin, classification, ECCN, etc), duty drawback, Free Trade
Agreement, reconciliation, etc. This position will assist Logistics Compliance
manager in driving the overall logistics compliance strategies, activities, and
requirements for the medical devices import, export, and trade regulations. He/
she will ensure compliance with applicable company policies and regulations
while ensuring the expeditious flow of international trade. This individual will
support the organization at a tactical and operational level and advises
management on strategics initiatives.
Essential Job Duties
Import & Export Trade Compliance
- Perform import/export activities in compliance with government regulations, organizational policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Manage compliance with preferential and non-preferential trade programs and issue certificates as applicable.
- Submit and monitor import/export permit and license applications as needed.
- Provide import and export compliance training to cross-functional teams.
- Support global and regional compliance projects and programs.
Customs, Tariffs & Regulatory Programs
- Manage issues related to:
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification
- Country of Origin determinations
- Customs valuation
- Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
- Anti-dumping regulations
- Duty drawback and duty suspension programs
- Other governmental programs providing import/export exemptions
- Oversee Customs reconciliation and anti-boycott programs.
- Manage Miscellaneous Tariff Bill activities, including product eligibility reviews and petition filings.
- Monitor global trade policy developments and regulatory changes, including Section 301 tariffs.
- Support Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) implementation and annual validation activities.
Regulatory Research & Business Support
- Research customs and regulatory requirements for new destination markets, including:
- Product classifications
- Import licenses
- Customs valuation
- Documentation requirements
- Import and export restrictions
- Communicate regulatory requirements and impacts to business stakeholders.
- Provide support to company sites, suppliers, and customers to strengthen compliance programs and capabilities.
Data Management, Systems & Process Improvement
- Audit and maintain trade compliance data governance within SAP, product databases, and compliance record systems.
- Partner with IT and the Center of Excellence (COE) to improve import/export compliance data and system capabilities.
- Define business requirements, support testing activities, and assist with implementation of compliance solutions.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of operational processes and procedures to improve workflow efficiency and compliance effectiveness.
Compliance Programs, Audits & Risk Management
- Conduct internal risk assessments and report findings.
- Develop and monitor Compliance Improvement Plans.
- Create and maintain:
- Trade compliance manuals
- Policies and procedures
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Compliance guidelines
- Assist in developing Intuitive audit guidelines to:
- Monitor customer and order compliance
- Identify compliance risks
- Determine future training and procedural needs
Reporting & Performance Management
- Develop and generate compliance metrics, management reports, and service provider performance reports.
- Analyze compliance program effectiveness and communicate results to management.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate company policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support compliance initiatives and business objectives.
- Perform additional duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.