Global Trade Compliance Manager

Danaher•Austin, TX

20h•Remote

About The Position

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to develop and implement cross-functional initiatives and improve processes across its matrixed Life Sciences, Diagnostics, and Biotechnology Platforms. The role builds effective working relationships with Trade Compliance partners at the Platforms and operating companies (OpCos). It reports directly to the Director, Global Trade Compliance and is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement from home. The Manager leads trade compliance projects; drives global broker optimization and trade data management; develops analytics and performance measures; establishes and maintains standard work, policies, and processes; and supports functional governance and accountability. The position uses Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to facilitate execution and continuous improvement. The stated annual salary range is $140,000,000–$185,000, and the position is also eligible for bonus or incentive pay. Danaher describes its benefits as including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility. The posting also refers candidates to Danaher’s benefits information for details.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Operations Management, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Import/export compliance or logistics/supply-chain experience.
Experience leading projects and initiatives at Danaher.
At least five years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional trade compliance projects with Trade Compliance, logistics, and other functional leaders; define actions, owners, timelines, risks, proposals, strategies, and measurable improvements.
Communicate project updates and facilitate Kaizen events, brainstorming sessions, and stakeholder meetings using DBS tools to drive execution and team-level improvements.
Lead global broker optimization and trade data management with logistics and Trade Compliance teams, reducing OpCo use of non-preferred brokers, managing preferred brokers, and ensuring trade data is reliable, accurate, complete, and reported on time.
Develop and support trade compliance analytics and performance measurement with the Senior Data Analytics Manager, including designing, building, and tracking KPIs and supporting systems, conducting quantitative and financial analyses, and using trade data analytics to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Establish and maintain trade compliance standard work, policies, and processes, including documenting procedures and process guidelines and reviewing and updating policies and procedures annually.
Prepare and organize trade compliance leadership meetings and workshops; develop agendas and action items, consolidate functional action items, track closure, and escalate gaps as needed.