Senior Analyst – Customs & Trade Compliance, EMEA

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Are you looking to work alongside dynamic and hard-working individuals who are dedicated to saving and sustaining lives? Our team values speed, simplicity, courage, and collaboration in all aspects of our work. Then we would love to hear from you!

We are currently searching for a Senior Analyst – Customs & Trade Compliance based in Rome to provide advanced support to Regional Trade and Customs operations.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate and monitor import/export compliance with International Trade, Customs and Government Agency Laws & Regulations for Baxter entities in EMEA.
• Help develop, implement, and support Baxter’s Trade and Customs strategy and systems.
• Support the interpretation and application of regulations and raise contacts for irregularities in trade and customs matters.
• Identify and implement duty reduction opportunities and general process improvements, working to develop, audit, and support international trade programs.
• Implement internal processes to collect proofs of origin, ensure compliance with non-preferential rules and report origin determination regularly.
• Drive standardization of import/export processes and internal control procedures, including drafting local SOP/procedures for trade compliance & customs activities.
• Work closely with local operations (Logistics, Planning & Manufacturing) to seamlessly integrate Global Trade activities into overall operations.
• Keep close collaboration with the Trade Compliance Team to ensure flawless execution.

What you will bring

• Working knowledge of Import/Export laws and regulations, Customs formalities, FDA/MOH requirements, and global application.
• Solid understanding of Country-of-origin determination and Harmonize System (commodity codes) determination.
• Ability to perform gap analysis, identify gaps/issues related to non-compliance, formulate corrective action plans, present findings to management and operations, and implement agreed upon actions.
• Experience working within a regulated and fast-paced environment, ideally in an international organization.
• Proficiency in English essential and fluency in German desirable.
• Capability to prioritize and handle own workload and report in a structured manner.
• Initiative, good communication skills, strong work ethics, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (JDE).

Reasonable Accommodations

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