Foreign Trade Zone Administrator - Casa Grande, AZ

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administrator is responsible for ensuring site compliance with FTZ regulations, managing active inventory within the zone, and facilitating trade activities. The FTZ Administrator oversees all aspects of FTZ operations, interacting with internal teams, external partners, and U.S. Customs.  The FTZ Administrator participates in regulatory visits and audits as well as maintains all records pertaining to the zone. 

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

• Ensure business compliance to FTZ regulations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and other relevant trade laws.  

• Oversee distribution and inventory control of goods within the FTZ, including maintaining records and reconciling both raw material and finished goods inventory. 

• Ensure all recommendations from Customs are adhered to while the zone is active as well as uphold any Abbott policies. 

• Prepare and submit required Customs forms, annual reports, and other supporting documentation. 

• Facilitate recurring FTZ business update meetings with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining clear action items, follow ups and meeting minutes.  

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and U.S. Customs regarding FTZ operations 

• Maintain education on changes in US Customs regulations and support business compliance with agency requirements and/or recommendations.  

• Assisting with audits and other compliance-related activities. 

• Report pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep them apprised and to prevent problems. 

• Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure the accuracy of integration and information. 

• Maintain record keeping as necessary for site upkeep of Foreign Trade Zone Requirements.  

• Support optimization of FTZ operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.  

• Update site procedures as needed for compliance purposes. 

     

The base pay for this position is

$60,000.00 – $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:United States > Casa Grande : Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

     

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