Trade Compliance Specialist III, Transportation & Customs Compliance
About the role
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate international shipments, including submitting ISF filings and tracking shipment milestones
- Manage shipping documentation and process FTZ shipments
- File export declarations (EEI) and verify customs duties & freight payment
- Ensure customs & trade compliance through customs broker oversight
- Manage supply chain security
Customs Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Support management of the company's Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program to ensure adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and maintain trusted trader status
- Ensure all import transactions comply with applicable customs laws, trade regulations, and company policies
- Maintain accurate import documentation and records
Import Clearance Execution
- Coordinate timely customs clearance of import shipments
- Maintain an Import Parts Database to proactively share master data with the designated customs broker (HS codes, country of origin, FTAs, values, and FDA affirmation codes)
- Leverage digital resources such as SAP, ACE, Ms365 to manage master data and streamline operations
- Resolve customs holds, inspections, and clearance issues promptly
Foreign Trade Zone Management
- Administer Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations including inventory control, receipt reporting, FTZ compliance, inventory reconciliation, and annual reporting
Trade Documentation Management
- Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and other import documents
- Maintain records per company record retention policy and U.S. Customs record keeping guidelines
Supply Chain Security / C-TPAT Program
- Manage site's supply chain security program by ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Minimum Security Criteria
- Conduct risk assessments, coordinate internal audits, oversee partner validations, and train employees on security protocols
Export Management & Compliance
- Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and other export documents
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Customs regulations and sanctions requirements
- Maintain export records according to regulatory retention requirements
Broker & Logistics Provider Management & Support
- Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies to ensure efficient import operations
- Support transportation billing, payment verification, and reconciliation of invoices rejected by freight audit & payment provider
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business or related field
- Minimum five (5) years industry experience in trade compliance and/or operations
- Recognized professional trade compliance certification requiring recurring (i.e., annual) continuing education credits or exam passage (e.g., NCBFAA CES and CCS, ECoP; CUSECO) or Licensed U.S. Customs Broker preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with collaboration across many departments
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Our Company
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.