Sr. Analyst, Trade & Customs

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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

Provides advanced support to the International Trade and Customs operations under minimal supervision. Proactively coordinates and monitors import/export compliance with US international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance for all Baxter entities. Responsible to help develop and audit the international trade program. Assists with the creation of reports and makes recommendations for system refinements.

Serves as a consultant for interpretation of regulations, duty reduction opportunities and general process improvements. Responsible to help develop and support Trade and Customs Systems. Reports directly to the International Trade and Customs Manager.

Provide support to the Trade Regulations Manager and Sr. Manager for day-to-day import/export operations and compliance with international trade, customs, and other government agency regulations. Assist with identification, qualification, implementation and operation of strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc. Conduct comprehensive audits for the import and export programs, implement corrective action with analysts and review results with the Trade Regulations Manager on a regular basis.

Coordinate, review and update all internal procedures and help develop associated training modules. Manage responses to official government requests. Overseas interaction with service providers, regulators and internal business to facilitate import entry clearance or export filing. Assist the Trade Regulations Manager and Global Trade Director with management of high-profile projects. Drive standardization of import/export processes, internal control procedures, and digitalization efforts.

Self-starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects/workflow and manage time efficiently in order to meet established timelines. Knowledge and experience of import/export operations for multinational company, min 5 years experience. Thorough understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as, knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), Internet, CROSS and Customs Info. Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.

• Participate in lean six sigma programs to improve value, reduce waste and optimize department effectiveness
• Strives for self-development; helps others identify capability gaps and appropriate growth opportunities for the benefit of the individual and the organization
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles in the achievement of complex/multi-dimensional goals/commitments
• Interprets internal/external business issues and recommends standard processes
• Assists in the definition of strategic plans
• Identifies quality, service-oriented and innovative solutions and shares key learnings with others
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
• Develops and implements new innovative solutions to complex or critical work issues within job family, applying responsible risk to improve results and…