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Senior Analyst, US Trade Compliance

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $78,000–$156,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you explained a trade compliance requirement to a business team that saw it as a roadblock.

What they are checking: Whether they can make compliance practical and win cooperation from operations or commercial teams.

Describe a time you found a compliance gap in a process. How did you fix it so it would not come back?

What they are checking: Whether they fix root causes with procedures and training, not just one-off corrections.

What would you do

You find that a broker has been filing entries with the wrong valuation for months. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they would investigate scope, correct it and consider a prior disclosure rather than quietly fixing going forward.

A shipment is held at the border and a lab needs the material urgently. How do you handle the pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they can move fast to resolve a hold without bending the rules to release it.

About the work

Walk me through how you would determine the correct HTS classification for a new diagnostic reagent being imported.

What they are checking: Whether they know the classification process and can defend a decision, since misclassification brings duties and penalties.

What import requirements are specific to medical devices and diagnostics, such as FDA entry review, that you have dealt with?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that healthcare imports have agency requirements beyond customs.

How do you approach export controls for products and technology, including screening against restricted party lists?

What they are checking: Whether they know export compliance basics like ECCN classification and denied party screening.

How do you keep up with tariff changes and trade rules that shift quickly, and how do you communicate their impact?

What they are checking: Whether they track changes actively and translate them into costs and actions for the business.

How would you audit customs entries to find errors before CBP does?

What they are checking: Whether they can design a sampling or review program that catches problems early.

What experience do you have with trade programs like duty drawback, free trade agreements or foreign trade zones?

What they are checking: Whether they can find savings legally, which is part of the value a trade compliance analyst brings.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree • 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 The Global Trade Compliance department's primary function is to provide corporate-wide leadership and direction for the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures related to Abbott's global trade compliance program. The Sr. Analyst's primary responsibility is to support and manage the post-entry aspects of U.S. Customs and Border Protection matters, including protest, prior disclosures, post-summary corrections, liquidated damages/bill review, duty recovery, and customs compliance investigations. This role partners closely with internal business teams, customs brokers, and external legal advisors to identify compliance issues, assess risk, prepare corrective actions, and ensure timely and accurate submissions to government agencies. The Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. import regulations, with particular emphasis on protests, prior disclosures, and post-entry compliance controls. What You’ll Work On • Lead and support protests, prior disclosure analysis, post-summary corrections (PSC), and CF28/29 responses. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, outside legal counsel to gather relevant import records and supporting documentation to support claims. • Monitor protest, prior disclosure, PSC, liquidated damages, bills timelines and ensure submissions, supplements, and tender payments are completed accurately and timely through resolution. • Maintain organized records, supporting data, correspondence, and government communications. • Identify inconsistencies, errors, or trends requiring corrective action. • Maintain awareness of regulatory changes, CBP guidance, trade remedies, tariff actions, and enforcement priorities impacting the company’s import operations. • Partner with business teams to implement corrective and preventive actions resulting from prior disclosures, protests, or internal reviews. • Travel 5% - 10% Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree, (Finance, Compliance, Audit, or other relevant area). • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in U.S. import compliance, or customs brokerage. • Experience preparing or supporting customs protests, prior disclosures, post-summary corrections, or customs audit responses. • Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, including 19 CFR, entry requirements, liquidation, protests, prior disclosures, valuation, classification, country of origin. • Ability to analyze large volumes of import data and identify compliance risks, financial exposure, and corrective action requirements. • Strong writing skills, with ability to prepare clear, well-supported regulatory submissions, summaries, and business communications. • High attention to detail and problem solving • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools. Preferred Qualifications • Strong analytical and investigative skills. • Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines • Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on root cause and sustainable corrective action. • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to business operations. • Strong project management and/or organizational skills. • Sound judgment and ability to assess compliance risk. • High integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions. • Perform under pressure, multitask with tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. US Customs has the authority to demand information on short notice. • Accordingly, responsive, timely troubleshooting is mandatory for success in this position. APPLY NOW Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Accounting & Reporting DIVISION: FIN Corporate Finance LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06D ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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