**Job Description Summary** Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations, this position supports the import operations function in developing and maintaining BD’s imports operational compliance requirements and controls. This position requires sufficient knowledge and experience of managing import brokerage activities, fully understands CBP and other government agencies’ requirements for Global Trade import activities. It is directly involved in ensuring compliance with US government import rules and regulations. This position will work cross-functionally with internal departments including procurement, master data organization, Global Transportation, distribution centers and regulatory to ensure that all import trade compliance requirements are met. This position will work with worldwide regions to ensure alignment with global trade initiatives as well as government agencies as required. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely and cost-effective clearance and delivery of BD import finished goods, raw materials and components to BD DC's and manufacturing sites. This position will manage import Customs brokers performance. **Job Description** We are **the makers of possible** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us. **Responsibilities:** + Handle import transactions to ensure the timely, compliant clearance of products and materials to US BD facilities and customer locations. + Responsible for classifying imported goods with HTS codes per US Customs’ rules and regulations. + Responsible for classifying imported goods with Partner Government Agency (PGA) data per import scenarios, including FDA, USDA, EPA etc. + Responsible for acquiring product details from business SME’s for HTS classification and required PGA data from Regulatory. + Assess accuracy of commercial invoice(s) to align with US Customs requirements and responsible to address the non-compliant invoice issues with the right parties to get the correction. + Provide timely clearance instructions to brokers. + Work with regulatory, brokers and government agencies on the release of shipments held by government agencies including Customs and FDA. + Provide instructions to shippers/vendors re: BD import process, to ship properly with required documentation and expected ways of communications. + Handle import EDI transactions and trouble shoot system issues. + Manage brokers’ service performance and address operational issues. + Responsible to ensure brokers’ comprehension and execution of BD SOP. + Responsible for maintaining and updating BD broker import SOP per changes. + Responsible for handling brokers’ ISF filing process and performance. + Conduct post entry audit of import entries to ensure brokers’ entry filing is accurate and compliant. + Interpret government import rules and regulations and provide guidance to support business strategies. + Work cross-functionally with Global Transportation, Procurement, Master Data Organization, Regulatory, Distribution Centers and others to ensure that all import trade compliance requirements are met. + Identify standard import process for BD business units. **Education and/ or Experience Required:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain or a related field + Minimal 3 years of prior experience in Global Trade import customs brokerage & compliance management. + Sufficient knowledge and experience of managing import brokerage activities, fully understands CBP and other government agencies’ requirements for US imports. + Prior experience of HTS classification **Desirable Qualifications:** + Customs broker license is preferred. + Prior experience of SAP/GTS is preferred. + Customs broker license preferred **Competencies:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills interacting with internal and external partners. + Strong work ethics and responsiveness to requests/ inquiries. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Proficient with Microsoft office skills of Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Outlook. + A collaborative teammate able to influence without authority. + At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it cultivates creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are critical in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. **Why Join Us?** A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 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