Global Trade Compliance Supervisor

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Objectives of the Position:

The purpose of this position is to manage the import/export compliance and operational activities as well as all efforts at the Mexico commercial site to ensure adherence with laws, improve operational efficiency and facilitate reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers. The primary focus is the Mexico location, but this position will also support other LATAM & CA commercial sites in our network with tactical and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities include management of customs broker activities, primary liaison with local Customs Authorities and other relevant Government Agencies, providing guidance to local AbbVie business personnel, actively collaborating with cross-functional teams, development & deploy trade compliance procedures/policies, lead audit defense related to AbbVie’s international trade activity and serving as the local subject matter expert for the function. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all import/export transactions are executed in accordance with Customs regulations  
• Manage the site’s daily import/export transactions, primary liaison with the customs broker, Customs Authorities, and other relevant Government Agencies, provide trade guidance to local AbbVie business personnel.
• Advise and support the business on import and export compliance matters, regulatory and legislative changes, providing strategic and tactical leadership
• Primary point of contact with Customs or Other Governmental Agencies (incl Chambers/Trade Associations) to address any audits, inspections or regulation changes.
• Manages the relationships and agreements with third parties including Customs Brokers and other third parties involved in the import and export process.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as: Supply Chain Brand Mgmt., Regulatory Affairs, Finance and other relevant areas, to ensure alignment and integration of functional activities.
• Support the development and deployment of training plans and training material for local site(s) within the region. 
• Manage the capturing and analyzing of financial and operational trade metrics for reporting up to the site and Global Trade Compliance leadership. 
• Management of special trade programs, supply chain security programs, and simplified customs procedures and schemes
• Support and/or Lead import/export/duty management and trusted trader projects that focus on driving efficiencies or cost savings for the company. 
• Monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes and alert the appropriate parties internally to the impact on the business

Qualifications

• Proficient in English
• University degree in a related field (e.g., international trade, supply chain, logistics, legal preferred)
• +7 years of experience working in trade compliance, broker’s agency or multinational company, or consulting firm.
• Understanding of global trade compliance regulations and processes\Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic, Proactive, Creative, Innovative, Collaborative
• Computer Skills. Must have excellent ability managing Microsoft Excel, Power Point, SAP ECC, Optional: SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Trade compliance experience in other countries within Latin America

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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