Senior Customs Technician - Columbus, OH

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will also have access to:

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1.

• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

The Senior Customs Technician supports Abbott’s Global Trade Compliance program by executing accurate, timely, and audit‑ready post‑export reviews, document retention and reviews and pay broker invoices. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs laws, company policies, and internal control requirements. The position requires a high degree of diligence, independent judgment, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform post‑export, Sample Machinery Shipment and 48‑hour reviews in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Abbott Global Trade Compliance (GTC) policies
• Conduct machinery and sample audits, including review of tariff classifications, EEI filings, valuation, country of origin, and supporting documentation
• Validate import and export records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Identify discrepancies, trends, and potential compliance risks; support root‑cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory disclosures, and responses to CBP or other government agency inquiries
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including logistics, supply chain, brokers, and trade compliance teams, to resolve issues efficiently and accurately
• Review customs broker invoices, validate charges, and process payments in accordance with Abbott financial and compliance procedures
• Maintain clear, complete, and audit‑ready documentation in alignment with Abbott record retention and documentation standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by reducing errors, rework, and process inefficiencies
• Model Abbott’s values by demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a compliance‑focused mindset in all activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing post export audits, or trade compliance related activities
• Experience supporting customs audits, machinery/sample reviews, or broker management activities preferred
• S trong attention to detail with a commitment to first time accuracy and minimal rework
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and accountability
• Proven problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a team player across functions
• Diligent, reliable, and results driven with a compliance first mindset

The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.