Your role at Baxter
As a Sr. Trade & Customs Analyst, you will help ensure Baxter's import and export activities remain compliant with international trade, customs, and government regulations across the U.S. and Canada region. You'll serve as a key trade compliance resource, partnering with cross-functional teams to manage compliance risks, support customs activities, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive process improvements.
Reporting to the UCAN Regional Trade & Customs Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting Baxter's global trade strategy while helping ensure the efficient movement of products that impact patients around the world.
Your teamYou will report directly to the UCAN Regional Trade & Customs Manager and collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Tax, Quality, and R&D. You'll also work closely with customs brokers, government agencies, and external service providers to support trade compliance and operational excellence.
What you'll be doing- Support import and export compliance activities across the UCAN region, ensuring adherence to customs, trade, and government regulations.
- Monitor changes in global trade regulations and assess potential impacts to the business.
- Conduct audits and reviews of import/export transactions, filings, and trade compliance programs, implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Manage export control activities, including denied party screening, sanctions compliance, export classifications, and licensing requirements.
- Determine Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and country of origin requirements.
- Identify and support cost-saving opportunities including duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), free trade agreements, and other trade programs.
- Serve as a trade compliance advisor to internal partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into business operations.
- Support customs audits, government inquiries, and interactions with customs authorities and regulatory agencies.
- Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance procedures, documentation, and training materials.
- Support trade compliance projects, process improvements, and standardization initiatives across the region.
- Assist with trade compliance integration efforts related to acquisitions and business changes.
- Provide reporting and analysis related to trade compliance performance and supply chain activities.
What you'll bring- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian trade compliance programs.
- Experience with trade programs such as Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), duty drawback, AEO, or free trade agreements.
- Familiarity with trade compliance tools such as CROSS, Customs Info, BTIs, or similar systems.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
- Working knowledge of trade compliance principles, including tariff classification, product valuation, country of origin, export controls, and customs regulations.
- Experience interacting with customs authorities, government agencies, customs brokers, or trade service providers.
- Understanding of global logistics and supply chain operations, including air, ocean, truck, rail, and warehousing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
