I work cross functionally as a Sourcing Specialist for new product development projects at Abbott, Structural Heart Division. I support each development project by sourcing components, building strong relationships with suppliers, allocating inventory and assist planning through the development cycle. During the lifecycle of each program, I liaise with all other departments, affiliates and personnel who are associated with the materials, development, and operations in order to optimize the project timeline.

- Assist site/division C&TC personnel in completing HTSUS and/or ECCN classifications and addressing import and export compliance issues related to 19 CFR and 15 CFR- Communicate with freight forwarders to arrange and facilitate shipments, including booking, configuration, tracking/tracing, etc.- Maintain and update site Item Master Log- Work with site/division regulatory to ensure accuracy and completeness of FDA product codes and affirmation of compliance codes- Conduct effective and timely transitional review and audit of all export records- Compile quarterly export log and provide to Corporate C&TC