Manager of Customs & Trade Compliance role at Abbott in Lake Forest, IL. This position provides leadership and direction to ensure site compliance with customs regulations, trade laws, and US regulatory agency requirements. Responsibilities include managing import/export processes, developing internal controls, acting as subject matter expert on import/export regulations, developing and implementing SOPs, providing technical guidance on international projects, managing and developing import/export compliance personnel, overseeing compliance with special trade programs such as Free Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones, developing Compliance Improvement Plans, reviewing cost reduction opportunities, managing transactional review/audit of import/export records, maintaining relationships with carriers and brokers, fostering relationships with internal departments, overseeing customer service for import/export requests, and maintaining proper recordkeeping controls. The role requires effective negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, accountability for compliant import/export of goods including classification and valuation, and supervisory responsibilities for 4 direct reports. The position involves extensive contact with site/division management and requires taking action on compliance issues regardless of site/division or economic pressures. Competencies include influencing management to adopt compliance procedures, balancing multiple priorities, and implementing compliance processes across departments. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field, 6 years of relevant experience, analytical abilities, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include Customs Broker certification and prior logistics experience in global freight forwarding.
