Baxter International Inc.
Baxter International Inc.
Baxter International Inc. is a global healthcare and manufacturing company developing medical products, technologies, and therapies for patients, clinicians, and healthcare customers. Its work spans solutions designed to support healthier, longer lives while addressing the changing demands of modern care and advancing its mission to save and sustain lives.

Senior Trade and Customs Analyst – Baxter, Hybrid in Deerfield

Lead trade and customs compliance activities that support the cross-border movement of Baxter healthcare products and materials. Oversee customs programs, trade data, audits, free trade agreements, foreign trade zones, and duty optimization.

Description

  • Manage daily import and export operations to support compliant cross-border movement of products and materials
  • Track customs clearance activity and address shipment delays and compliance concerns
  • Coordinate with customs brokers and logistics service providers
  • Maintain accurate customs declarations, tariff classifications, valuation determinations, and country-of-origin assessments
  • Help administer trade compliance programs such as CTPAT, Importer Self-Assessment, Foreign Trade Zones, and Free Trade Agreements
  • Perform post-entry reviews, compliance testing, self-assessments, audits, and corrective actions
  • Oversee qualification and certification activities for Free Trade Agreements
  • Analyze product origin and identify duty-saving opportunities through trade preference programs
  • Assist with Foreign Trade Zone administration, including inventory control, reporting, reconciliations, admissions, withdrawals, and audit preparation
  • Evaluate trade data, duty expenditure, broker performance measures, and compliance trends
  • Create reports, dashboards, and recommendations that strengthen operations and reduce risk
  • Work with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, finance, legal, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in global trade, customs compliance, import/export operations, or a related area
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Experience using BI Publisher for reporting, data extraction, and analysis
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, customs entry procedures, and international trade requirements
  • Experience supporting CTPAT, ISA, FTZ, and Free Trade Agreement programs
  • Knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and duty mitigation methods
  • Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Licensed Customs Broker certification
  • Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry
  • Familiarity with SAP, JDE, GME, ACE, or other trade management platforms
  • Knowledge of export controls, sanctions compliance, and denied-party screening
  • Authorization to work for any U.S. employer
  • Baxter cannot provide or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Benefits

  • Paid time for volunteering
  • Support resources for working parents and caregivers
  • Matching contributions to eligible charitable organizations
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
  • Medical and dental coverage beginning on the first day
  • Basic life, accident, short- and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted company shares
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days according to length of service
  • Family and medical leaves of absence
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuting benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare benefits
  • Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities

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