JOB DESCRIPTION:
Import & Export Specialist I (Shift A)
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
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 have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- 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 Opportunity
This position works out of our Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the EP Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the Import & Export Specialist I, you will manage all coming shipments to Abbott-Costa Rica facility. Manage all shipments leaving from Abbott-Costa Rica facility this goes from providing all needed information in order to make the proper shipping arrangements from shipping dock until the shipment is delivered at consignee’s receiving dock in compliance with local Free Zone regulations.
What You’ll Do
International Shipping & Rate Management
- Maintain and update negotiated international freight rates, providing accurate shipping cost and service options to support decision-making.
Export Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare and manage all export documentation (invoices, packing lists, certificates, customs declarations, AWB/BOL) ensuring full compliance with Costa Rica Free Zone and regulatory requirements.
Customs Coordination & Regulatory Approvals
- Liaise with customs agents and government authorities (Health, Agriculture) to secure approvals, provide accurate product classifications, and ensure timely customs clearance, especially for regulated or special products.
Shipment Execution & Logistics Coordination
- Track in-transit shipments end-to-end and coordinate local transportation between Free Zone locations, airports, ports, and bonded warehouses.
Audit Support & Cross-Functional Data Management
- Maintain export records for audits (e.g., Procomer, DGA, EY), support Finance with asset-related information, and ensure proper documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in international Trade or Customs or Technician degree in related areas with at least 75% of the university degree completed.
- 0-2 years of working experience on similar roles.
- Proficient computer, data analysis and report writing.
- Intermediate command of English language.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preferably in medical device industry.
- Demonstrated experience in export process under Free Zone regulations.
- Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments.
SHIFT
A: Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 3:36 pm
Works 100% on site
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)