US Import Compliance Analyst

Fresenius Kabi USA • Pleasant Prairie, WI

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The US Import Compliance Analyst supports the supply chain activities across nine North American Marketing and Production Unit locations, spanning Fresenius Kabi (Pharma) and Fenwal (MedTech) divisions. The position ensures adherence to import regulations and formal control procedures, managing the timely and compliant flow of international shipments. Responsibilities include monitoring the performance of external customs brokerage partners, managing import documentation, obtaining necessary permits, and maintaining regulatory databases. The role also involves project management for high-profile U.S. import launches, cost analysis, and audit activities to ensure compliance, identify efficiencies, and provide training. It plays a key part in supporting the Supply Chain Security Program (C-TPAT) and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position requires working onsite at one of our Distribution Centers (Pleasant Prairie, WI; Duncan, SC; or Las Vegas, NV), or at our Lake Zurich, IL US headquarters 3+ days per week. Priority will be given to candidates in Illinois or Wisconsin.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of customs, FDA, and DEA regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of FDA ACE import coding requirements is required.
• Experience with both US import regulations operations.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts as they relate to the importing of goods.
• A high affinity to IT-based solutions and applications, in particular SAP and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pharmaceutical and medical device experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Supply Chain activities for nine NAM Marketing Unit and NAM Production Unit locations across two divisions including Fresenius Kabi (Pharma) and Fenwal (Med Tech) Importer of Records (IORs).
• Adheres to formal control procedures and training, ensuring import regulations are met within operations.
• Monitors and audits the regulatory filing performance of external partners that provide import customs brokerage services on behalf of Fresenius Kabi.
• Manages the timely and organized management of the Import operational Inbox and service levels for internal and external customers.
• Reviews pending shipment documentation to ensure compliance, provide instructions and approvals.
• Assists in obtaining import permits (USDA, DEA, etc.) as required, in tandem with the appropriate departments.
• Liaises with external customs brokers to respond to requests and ensure accuracy of import documentation and declarations.
• Maintains local/regional Trade Master Data Management and Brokerage Parts Databases. Classifies products and manages the various government agencies (i.e. Customs, FDA, USDA, DEA, EPA, etc.) with respect to customs transactions including HTS, ECCN, COO, FDA Affirmation of Compliance, PGA declarations, etc.
• Manages record keeping processes and archive of import entry record packets.
• Manages projects supporting high profile new launch activities for US Imports including Demand Planning and Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) departments.
• Identifies, escalates to management, and supports reviews of various US Agency regulatory inquiries.
• Processes internal monthly cost allocations for ACH payments of duties/fees with U.S. Customs related to importer of record accounts. Identifies anomalies and areas of compliance and cost saving opportunity.
• Analyzes international import brokerage and transportation network to identify, measure and present optimal balance between efficiencies, capacity, service requirements and costs.
• Leverages internal and external data sources to develop cost and value tracking metrics. Prepares analytical results into meaningful written documentation and presentation material for management review.
• Supports functions relating to Supply Chain Security Program (C-TPAT) with US Customs.
• Supports and manages projects for company, program, and regulatory change reviews.
• Performs audits as they relate to import activities, both internally and externally.
• Supports relevant internal procedures and conducts import training.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability
• wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level