Job Description
At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced associate to join our Import Operations team. This role is crucial in ensuring our strong compliance posture is maintained by effectively auditing our Customs entries.
Responsibilities
- Primarily tasked with conducting a second-level audit on all Customs import entries filed for the US and Puerto Rico.
- Ensure adherence to trade compliance with US Customs regulations and site-specific regulations as they pertain to all processes, standard business practices, and global standards.
- Collaborate closely with management, as well as internal and external customers, including our Company’s Customs Brokers and departmental colleagues.
- Promptly retrieve post-entry documentation from the systems of Customs Brokers.
- Conduct timely and precise audits of the trade data submitted to US government agencies to meet deadlines and uphold compliance.
- Compile documents into a single PDF file to create individual import document packets for electronic recordkeeping.
- Perform various other responsibilities within the department as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Knowledge of basic import trade compliance and trade regulations.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to achieve deadlines.
- Consistent high performance while accurately handling large volumes.
- Experience in auditing within the import and trade compliance sector.
- Strong focus on details.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.
- Proficient in English, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and skilled in using Microsoft applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
- An associate or bachelor’s degree up to one year of experience or, alternatively, a GED, in addition to having 5 years of experience in trade compliance, including experience in auditing.
Preferred
- A background in auditing related to import documentation.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in import compliance, ideally involving pharmaceutical products, chemicals, or other commodities that are subject to strict regulation by various government agencies.
- Previous experience with global trade management systems, including SAP GTS or comparable databases.
- Certifications related to trade compliance or importing. #EBRG´s
Required Skills
Accountability, Adaptability, Adobe Acrobat, Customs Compliance, Customs Regulations, Document Management, Electronic Records, External Liaison, Import Export Compliance, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Stakeholder Communications, Supply Chain Processes, Tariffs, Trade Compliance
Preferred Skills
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US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
The salary range for this role is
$65,100.00 - $102,500.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
NA
Job Posting End Date
01/31/2026
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Requisition ID:R382508
