Manager, US Trade Programs

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

AbbVie is dedicated to delivering innovative, safe, and effective medicines and products that address critical health issues and make a remarkable impact on people's lives. As a Global Trade Compliance organization, we are committed to driving and pioneering best-in-class trade compliance practices in a dynamic global environment.The Manager, U.S. Trade programs is a critical compliance role that actively partners across the enterprise (Operations, R D, & Commercial) and oversees the U.S. /PR operational trade programs, including oversight of AbbVie Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and other special trade programs.  This position provides leadership for the usage of special trade programs and will lead a team of 3-4 individuals in the US/PR in the execution of these responsibilities. By leveraging their expertise and collaborating with various business areas, the Manager, U.S. Trade programs helps optimize trade compliance operations, enhance decision-making, and mitigate risks. Their contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our trade compliance function and supporting AbbVie's mission to improve the lives of individuals worldwide.

Requirements

• Proficient in English
• University degree or background in a related field (e.g., business administration, economics, information technology, engineering, supply chain, logistics, computer science, data science). Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience strategy, technology management, or related field, with a proven track record of success in leading strategic initiative
• Understanding of global trade compliance regulations, processes, and best practices, with a keen interest in leveraging technology to address compliance challenges.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to generate insights from data and drive data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies AbbVie leadership principles and provide innovative, strategic, and evidence-based support to lead and create opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Management of a trade compliance team in the U.S./PR (3-4 people) that drives operational and compliance excellence
• Advises and supports the business on import and export compliance matters, regulatory and legislative changes, providing strategic and tactical leadership
• Develops and drives solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change.
• Drives operational process excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement in GTC of innovation, efficiency and compliance
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal functions to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues.
• Analyzes the feasibility of trade optimization opportunities including conducting cost-benefit analyses that consider resources, outsourcing strategies and capability requirements.
• Partners with internal GTC teams and cross functional partners to execute complex projects and initiatives for U.S/PR trade operations.
• Exemplifies AbbVie leadership principles and provide innovative, strategic, and evidence-based support to lead and create opportunities for innovation.
• Identifying the most impactful ideas and plans, and focus efforts to align well with functional priorities.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees