Analyst, US Trade Compliance at Abbott Laboratories

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 .

•        Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

•        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

We have an immediate opportunity for a Analyst, US Trade Compliance, in our Lake County, Abbott Park, IL location. 

As the Analyst, your primary role is to conduct audits of Abbott’s U.S. import/export operations to ensure compliance with the applicable U.S. customs regulations. 

What You'll Work On:

• Perform transactional testing/audits as a member of the US trade compliance audit team.

• Perform periodic spot checks to assess the timeliness and effectiveness of the site/division post-entry/post-export review processes.

• Conduct quarterly risk-targeting analysis.

• Provide analytical support for disclosures and other reporting requirements.

• Monitor site/division compliance improvement plans to ensure timely implementation and close-out.

Accountability/Scope: 

The Analyst operates independently within their own scope of responsibility with general direction from the Senior Analysts (audit leads) and the Manager/Director.  The Analyst is responsible for identifying import compliance issues that may create a financial liability/risk for the company.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required (finance, supply chain, or other relevant area). 

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience (Finance/Accounting, Audit, Compliance, Materials Management, or other related field).  

• Must be able to work independently, perform under pressure, multitask with tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.  

• The incumbent must be a highly organized professional with a strong attention to detail. 

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.