Import Export Specialist

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
• 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

This position works out of our Abbott Supply Chain in San Juan Puerto Rico, as an Associate Import and Export Specialist. Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Applies subject matter knowledge. Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for analyzing, coordinating and reviewing Import and Export shipments for DX and PR regions.
• Responsible to request and gather all documents needed for Import and Export shipment to comply with Customs regulations.
• Responsible for documenting shipments to ensure that they are in compliance with customs rules and regulations.
• Responsible on Import and Export shipment tracking and updates.
• Responsible to receive product on systems for availability.
• Responsible to maintain an up to day Import and Export Log.
• Responsible to maintain Import and Export files.
• Generates documents needed such as proformas, CARICOM, manual invoices, SLI, and other documentation for clients and customs.
• Contacting clients to provide required information regarding exports.
• Serve as liaison with other departments.
• Responsible for Import and Export Internal Audit.
• Responsible to evaluate Import Entries and Exports to comply with Customs and Trade Compliance.
• Maintain open communication with clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow EHS rules and procedures for your department.
• Report EHS incidents and / or unsafe acts and conditions promptly to supervision.
• Forward any opportunities to improve the EHS program to supervision.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree.
• Minimum 2 yrs experience in relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications; Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; Ability to work independently and in groups; Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills; Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; Ability to prioritize; - strong organizational and project management skills; Ability and aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives.
• Writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish. Fluent English is required.
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as building external and internal customer relationship.
• Microsoft office: Excel (advanced), Word, Power point.

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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