Sr Analyst Trade Compliance - Trade Programs

• Perform import/export activities in compliance with government rules and regulations, organizational policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Manage issues related to proper legal interpretation and determination of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Country of Origin, Customs Valuations, ECCN, International Trade Administration's anti-dumping regulated product flows, duty drawback, duty suspension, and other governmental programs driving exemptions of products and purchases.
• Manage compliance with preferential and non-preferential trade programs and issue certificates as applicable.
• Responsible for the Customs reconciliation and anti-boycott programs.
• Audit and maintain data governance in SAP/product database and applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain import/export compliance manuals, policies and procedures, SOPs, and trade compliance guidelines.
• Assist the Logistics Compliance Manager in researching Customs and regulatory requirements for new destination markets including classification, import licenses, valuation, documentation, and import/export restrictions and communicate back to the medical device business.
• Interact with IT and the Center of Excellence (COE) to streamline and improve import/export data for compliance; communicate requirements to IT and assist with testing and solutions implementation.
• Monitor the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, determine products, and file new petitions.
• Monitor and alert new trade policies globally, such as Section 301.
• Maintain adherence to and assist with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) implementation and annual validation.
• Submit and monitor import/export permit/license applications as needed.
• Conduct and report findings of internal risk assessments. Follow up with Compliance Improvement Plans.
• Provide training to other functional groups on import and export requirements.
• Assist in global and/or regional compliance projects/programs.
• Develop and generate compliance and service provider performance reports for management.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of operational processes and procedures to improve workflows and processes.
• Assist in defining Intuitive audit guidelines to monitor customer/order compliance and aid in determining future training/procedural needs.
• Communicate company policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to company sites, suppliers, and customers in the continuous improvement of their compliance functions.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

• Expert knowledge of customs regulations, FDA importing regulations, EAR & Census Trade requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulations, import and export classification, free trade agreements, and training skills.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving with experience in risk management processes and gap analysis.
• Proficient in multi-tasking, well-organized, and reliable for consistent decision-making.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver creative and practical solutions to solve complex logistics and impact current and potential regulatory compliance issues.
• Ability to manage and drive change.
• Experience in Supply Chain Security Programs and duty drawback.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English (Full Bilingual) facilitation, and collaboration.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multitask with minimal guidance.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to create innovative solutions from existing resources.
• Ability to evaluate data and issues.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and implement them appropriately.
• Must be a team player, amenable to a variety of work projects.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise. Ability to manage multiple cross-organizational projects.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, international business, finance, or similar.
• 7+ years of experience in Trade Compliance/Logistics Operations Compliance in medical devices.
• Licensed Customs Broker - U.S. or similar professional trade certifications.

• Experience in implementing and maintaining Global Trade Management Software.
• Experience in SAP S4/HANA and related transactional outputs is preferred.
• Previous customs compliance experience is preferred.

Intuitive Surgical