Import & Re-Export Lead US & Canada
About The Position
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Import & Re-Export Lead US & Canada, located in West Chester or Markham Ontario etc. Lead importation, temporary importation, and re-export operations across the United States and Canada, ensuring compliant customs execution, seamless cross-border movement of goods, and optimization of customs programs that support business growth, operational continuity, and cost savings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Customs & Trade, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or international trade.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs regulations and cross-border trade processes.
- Experience managing temporary importation, re-exportation, duty drawback, bonded programs, FTZs, and other customs special procedures.
- Proven experience managing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a complex matrix organization.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation or equivalent customs certification.
- Experience within Medical Devices, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, and trade compliance programs.
- Exposure to SAP GTS or other global trade management platforms.
- Experience partnering with global stakeholders and operating within a matrixed, multinational organization.
- Proven ability to manage complex operational issues, assess risk, and drive compliant outcomes.
- Portuguese and/or Spanish strongly preferred to support stakeholders across LATAM.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import, temporary import, and re-export activities across the US and Canada.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs regulations, trade requirements, special regulations for temporarily importation of medical for sterilization and internal compliance standards.
- Lead customs programs including temporary imports, duty relief programs, duty drawback, bonded programs, and other customs special procedures.
- Support new product launches, network changes, and supply chain initiatives requiring customs and trade readiness.
- Oversee customs brokers and service providers, driving performance, governance, and issue resolution.
- Manage import documentation, permits, certifications, licensees and customs declarations.
- Identify and implement opportunities for duty optimization, cost savings, and process improvements.
- Lead customs audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Trade Compliance teams to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods.
- Monitor operational performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
