Import Specialist

Job Description

This position within our companys Global Clinical Supply Compliance Operations responsible for ensuring imports / exports are declared and shipped in compliance with local Customs and other government agency regulations and our companys Global Trade Compliance (GTC) standards. This will include developing and implementing related processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies regulations and laws. Position will work with Global Trade Compliance (GTC) site shipping personnel and Clinical and Research stakeholders across all global company locations. Position will also interact with Logistics Transportation Clinical Country Operations overseas and outside vendors / shippers. Key challenges will include influencing all constituents and stakeholders to following trade policy and procedures and solving shipment specific issues when they arise.

Specifically this role :

Performs post entry reviews of import declaration and self-assessments on a selection of Import entries monthly work with Customs Brokers to update entries for errors found in monthly audit.

Determine if PSC (Post Summary Corrections) are needed and work with Customs Brokers to ensure PSC fillings are completed timely.

Analyze ACE reports to ensure compliance adherence.

Manage the TIB / IFE program for our Research and Development Division ensuring all rules and regulations are adhere to for filing work with stakeholders to receive documentation needed to close out TIBs.

Maintain Audit TIB PSC Logs and maintain and report the post-entry self-assessment metrics.

Support as requiredthe C-TPAT yearly audit.

Manages shipments received under FDA USDA EPA hold requirements for FTZ area.

Monitoring the 2PR reviews being the escalation for 2PR issues and inquiries.

Outreach to our Research and Development Division stakeholders

Contribute developing strategic programs in GCS and rest of our Research and Development Division to ensure compliance with Import and Export regulations.

Identify opportunities for trade compliance process improvements within GCS and rest of our Research and Development Division.

Contribute to the maintenance and implementing trade compliance Standard Business Procedures tools systems and training to ensure compliance and to ensure the appropriate processes are properly incorporated into GCS and rest of our Research and Development Division operations.

Partners with area SMEs inside and outside of GCS on cross-functional initiatives as appropriate.

Provide US and global support to deploy our companys Compliance strategic goals and objectives aligned closely with business objectives.

Work in our Global Trade Management systems including GTS in SAP and other systems to ensure trade attributes are stored and communicated to brokers and government agencies compliantly.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates / Bachelors degree preferred

Two (2) years of experience in Trade Compliance required.

Trade related certificate required. Customs Broker License a plus.

Minimum of five (5) years logistics experience in the pharmaceutical industry of which a minimum of 2 years functional expertise with international trade.

Knowledge of US Customs regulations and related experience.

Knowledge of other partner government agency trade regulations.

Prior experience interfacing with international 3rd Party vendors.

Prior hands-on experience using Microsoft products (Outlook PowerPoint Excel and Word).

Prior experience with global trade management systems like SAP GTS or other similar databases very desirable.

Proficient in English.

Good project management skills.

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Sustained level of high performance while quickly processing high volumes of work.

Awareness of diversity.

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Required Skills :

Adaptability Adaptability Audit Management Clinical Trials Clinical Trials Operations Communication Compliance Policies Customs Brokerage Customs Compliance Customs Documentation Data Analysis Data Management Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Documentations External Liaison Foreign Trade Foreign Trade Policy International Regulatory Compliance Inventory Management Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Logistics Medical Logistics Management Pharmaceutical Management Process Optimization Production Operations 5 more

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The salary range for this role is

$77700.00 - $122300.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : No relocation

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements :

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Not Applicable

Shift : 1st - Day

Valid Driving License :

No

Hazardous Material(s) :

n / a

Job Posting End Date :

12 / 10 / 2025

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 77700 - 122300