Job Description

Job Position (Workday Title) : Staff Import/Export Analyst-China

Local Title : Staff Import/Export Analyst-China

Basic Function and Scope of the Position:

Execute Illumina’s import and export operational processes and procedures to support trade compliance and supply chain security in China.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Identify areas for import/export process improvement and work with Sr. Manager to create training and presentations
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Chinese Customs and other regulatory agencies on import and export regulations and documentation
• Work with local governmental agencies to resolve import and export holds such as customs valuation, HS code challenge, etc.
• Proactively identify potential import and export problems and work for corrective actions
• Provide guidance to the business for successful imports and exports
• Classify Illumina products for export control purposes and populate database to store details
• Work with Logistics, Customer Service and Field Service departments to identify potential cost savings in import/export processes
• Identify and report to Sr. Manager any potential violations of trade compliance regulations and work for resolution
• Support internal, external, and government-directed trade compliance audits and assessments
• Assist with preparation of binding tariff agreements and ruling requests
• Assist with the drive, development, and implementation of policies and procedures concerning US, Chinese and international trade laws and principals
• Support supply chain security objectives to attain certification and validation of global initiatives as needed
• Provide oversight for 3rd party service providers to assure trade compliance – Customs Brokers, Forwarders and I/E Agents
• Interpret INCOTERMS and provide advice to the business
• Manage and monitor the performance of 3rd party service provider to meet KPI target
• Lead or participate in logistics and trade compliance relevant projects
• Data analysis and reporting for business and trade compliance management purpose
• Develop local manuals, SOPs and work instructions to comply with trade requirements
• Other duties as assigned

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business or related field

Preferred Experiential Background:

• 5 – 8 years import / export experience with focus on trade compliance and logistics
• Experience working for a Customs Broker, Forwarding Agent or I/E company a plus
• Experience working in a FDA regulated environment and strong working knowledge of import requirements for diagnostic products
• Self- starter with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain flexibility in fast paced highly regulated environment
• Ability to work successfully alone and within project teams
• Experience with internal and external customs audit processes preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups involved in the import/export process: finance, logistics, marketing, sales, contracts, legal
• Excellent understanding of INCOTERMS and ability to apply to day to day activities
• Prior experience with implementing trade compliance security programs
• Very good at data analysis by using various analytical tools
• Strong Microsoft excel skills and an ability to understand and draw conclusions from data; ability to summarize results clearly to a variety of consumers. Tableau experience a plus
• 2+ years SAP GTS or SAP ECC experience required
• Strong working knowledge of import and export process and regulation in free trade zone
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, (oral and written) in both English and Mandarin

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.