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Intuitive · 1 month ago

Import/Export Customs Compliance Analyst

Peachtree Corners, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $134K/yr

4+ years exp

Intuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to enhancing healthcare through innovative technology. The Import/Export Customs Compliance Analyst will oversee import operations, ensuring compliance with trade regulations and facilitating the efficient flow of goods. This role involves managing daily trade compliance activities, providing guidance on import/export shipments, and conducting audits to maintain regulatory standards.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform import activities in compliance with government rules and regulations, organizational policies, procedures, goals, and objectives

Manage the daily trade compliance operations for the import transactions within the region by working with customs brokers, carriers, forwarders, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate clearance process

Respond to and action inquiries from internal and external partners and agencies regarding additional information required for customs clearance, government agency holds, and requests

Provide support and guidance to internal and external customers for import / export shipments including hand carry and carnet shipments to meet regulatory requirements with the government agencies, i.e. Customs, Health Authorities (FDA), Agricultural agency, Department of Commerce and other global customs agencies

Ensure the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for inbound ocean freight are submitted by the customs broker accurately and timely

Manage and audit import/ export recordkeeping completeness and accuracy to ensure compliance with the company record retention policy and international trade regulations

Perform pre- or post-entry audits on the shipping documentation and customs declaration. Make corrections if required. Responsible for Post Entry Summary Correction program

Create manual creation of shipping documentation including, but not limited to, shipping invoices, packing list, shipper's letter of instruction, and other required certifications, including filing the export declaration through ACE

Create and maintain customs brokers / forwarders POA and SOPs, including the POA from FPPI in the routes export transaction

Monitor freight forwarders and customs brokers and evaluate adherence to Intuitive brokerage SOP and metrics. Lead and follow up with documented corrective action related to monthly brokerage metrics reports. Maintain broker and forwarder scorecard

Develop and generate compliance and service provider performance reports for management

Interact with IT and Center of Excellence (COE) to streamline and improve import/ export data for compliance; provide justification, business requirements, development, and assist with testing and solutions implementation

Assist with the yearly validation for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Identify key opportunities for continuous process/ system improvements, implements solutions to eliminate identified compliance deficiencies

Assist in development and maintenance of import/ export manuals, policies and procedures, and trade compliance guidelines

Monitor regulation changes, understand enforcement practices, update procedures accordingly and communicate as applicable

Participate in cross-functional projects relating to logistics/ trade compliance

Provide training to other functional groups on import and/ or export requirements

Participate in various cost savings initiatives and strategic planning sessions to support Intuitive strategic goals and objectives

Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build awareness and internal partnerships for Intuitive Logistics Compliance activity

Conduct and report findings of internal risk assessments. Follow-up with Compliance Improvement Plans

Perform other duties, tasks, special projects as assigned

Qualification

Trade Compliance principlesCustoms regulations knowledgeAnalytical skillsDatabase proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyInternational trade experienceChange managementRegulatory interpretationLicensed Customs BrokerFluent in SpanishCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Strong knowledge of Trade Compliance principles (customs valuation, incoterms, license and permits, country of origin, HTS/ ECCN classifications, duty optimization / Free Trade Agreements, export controls and sanctions etc.)

Knowledge of customs regulations, other government agencies (FDA, USDA, etc) importing regulations, EAR & Census Trade requirements

Demonstrate analytical and change management skills, critical thinking, and problem solving with experience in risk management processes and gap analysis

Familiar with databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP), global trade automation solutions, and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) functionality

Strong attention to detail and proficient recordkeeping and database maintenance skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong organizational, multitasking, problem solving, and time management skills to meet or exceed deadlines, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong ability to create innovative solutions from existing resources

Ability to work both as part of a team and independently to make effective decisions in a timely manner

Ability to manage and drive change

Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and implement appropriately

U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or equivalent working permit

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, or similar

Minimum of 4-6 years of international trade experience, focusing primarily on international logistics and trade compliance in medical devices