Job Description: Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance is responsible for enforcing company-wide compliance with US Customs Regulations and internal policies/procedures concerning the import and export of goods which protects Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont against Custom's fines and penalties and ensures the ability to import goods into the US and export goods out of the US. This role ensures regulatory requirements and proper documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances exists for import and export shipments. The incumbent develops and maintains successful relationships with vendors (e.g., freight forwarders, custom brokers, etc.) and acts as a Key SME in the area to support and lead process improvements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews import surveys for accuracy and assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations. The import survey is critical to the US import compliance function, and it must be accurate to avoid 20% monetary penalties and to ensure Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont import privileges are not revoked. The inability to import Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont products into the US would have a severe impact on Boehringer Ingelheim US's overall business.
• Facilitates, maintains, and monitors import databases, including reviewing for potential duties savings and process improvements, coordination, and upkeep of Import Survey workspace. The import databases are audited by US Customs and must be accurate.
• Acts as intermediary and primary point of contact between in-house personnel and Customs Broker on all import/export transactions.
• Resolves irregularities or ambiguous information for individual import transactions as needed.
• Prepares all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.).
• Responsible for authoring cGMP Standard Procedures.
• Assesses company training risk and identifies appropriate solutions; manages training roll-out for company-wide programs and specific department-based training.
• Manages annual security self-assessment in accordance with C-TPAT Program.
• Maintains C-TPAT certification and audit readiness, coordinate re-validations with Security Partner as required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, monitors security criteria best practices and makes internal recommendations in alignment with Boehringer Ingelheim policies.
• Responsible for auditing customs brokerage and shipment transactions and files. Expertise in multiple areas of import and export laws such as HTS Classification, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, Customs Valuation.
• Directly responsible for taking corrective action when there are issues with non-compliance.
• Supports internal audit and responsible writing and updating Customs Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

Qualifications

Specialist, Trade Compliance

• Associates degree with 7 years’ experience and/or Bachelor's degree with 4 years’ experience.
• Minimum of 3 years Custom Compliance experience preferably in a pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with Customs compliance and importation issues.
• Proficiency in computer skills; particularly Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Ability to demonstrate superior organization skills and attention to details.
• Authoring cGMP Standard Procedures, Customer Orientation, Influencing.
• Delivering Results, Communicates Effectively, Planning and Organization, Teamwork and Collaboration.
• A strong knowledge of U.S. Customs laws and procedures is needed.
• The design and enforcement of internal procedures concerning importation requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

Sr Specialist, Trade Compliance

• High School Diploma with ten (10) years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry.
• OR Associates degree in Science, Business, or related discipline with eight (8) years of pharmaceutical or related industry experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or related discipline with six (6) years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry.
• OR Master’s degree with four (4) years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry.

The position requires teamwork, organization and influencing skills with a strong focus on customer service at an operational facility including at least four (4) years’ experience with the relevant technical subject matter as detailed in this job profile. Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization. Excellent presentation skills. Attention to detail. Ability to effectively function and manage in a highly dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational skills. High quality focus. Strong business acumen. Customer orientation. Leadership experience is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary typically between $90,000 and $147,000. There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and/or skills. The position may be eligible for a role-specific variable or performance-based bonus and/or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Our Company

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives. We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities.

Want to learn more?

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