**_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_**
Provide technical and analytical support for customs and trade compliance matters at the site, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including FDA, global Abbott trade compliance other Costa Rica regulatory agency requirements.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_**
- Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
- Perform weekly audits of import/exports entries.
- Maintain and reconcile monthly Customs' DUAS, closing operations.
- Provide analytical support related to CBP Requests for Information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.
- Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution.
- Ensure proper classification, valuation, and origin determination for the site's imported goods, including non-commercial goods.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements on latest Customs, FDA, and other government agency import regulations and update processes.
( Procomer-BCCR)
- General controls in export/import process, review, and update SOP according to business needs
- As directed by Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any findings in the Corporate C&TC compliance assessment and local agency findings.
- Provide analytical support to general import/export-related projects, as needed.
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QUALIFICATIONS_**
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade and/or Customs, Business, logistics/transportation, or another related field
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Minimum 3 years' experience in logistic, trade compliance._
- Knowledge in Free Zone regulations, Costa Rica customs process and local regulations
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Intermediate Commands of English_
- Sound analytical abilities and acute attention to detail required.
- Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are critical for this position.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.