Merck · 8 hours ago
Associate Specialist, Logistics
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $102K/yr
5+ years expMerck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of innovative health solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented associate to join their Import Operations team, responsible for auditing Customs entries and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Primarily tasked with conducting a second-level audit on all Customs import entries filed for the US and Puerto Rico
Ensure adherence to trade compliance with US Customs regulations and site-specific regulations as they pertain to all processes, standard business practices, and global standards
Collaborate closely with management, as well as internal and external customers, including our Company’s Customs Brokers and departmental colleagues
Promptly retrieve post-entry documentation from the systems of Customs Brokers
Conduct timely and precise audits of the trade data submitted to US government agencies to meet deadlines and uphold compliance
Compile documents into a single PDF file to create individual import document packets for electronic recordkeeping
Perform various other responsibilities within the department as required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic import trade compliance and trade regulations
Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to achieve deadlines
Consistent high performance while accurately handling large volumes
Experience in auditing within the import and trade compliance sector
Strong focus on details
Effective communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders
Proficient in English, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and skilled in using Microsoft applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
An associate or bachelor's degree up to one year of experience or, alternatively, a GED, in addition to having 5 years of experience in trade compliance, including experience in auditing
Preferred
A background in auditing related to import documentation
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in import compliance, ideally involving pharmaceutical products, chemicals, or other commodities that are subject to strict regulation by various government agencies
Previous experience with global trade management systems, including SAP GTS or comparable databases
Certifications related to trade compliance or importing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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