Manager, Supply Chain (Global Trade Compliance)- USA & Canada

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

At Gilead, our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing daily Trade Compliance operations within the US/ Canada as well as providing guidance and support to regional managers within the countries where Gilead has an IOR/EOR presence. The candidate must have expert knowledge in all aspects relating to Importing into every WCO/WTO member country, Exporting, EAR Classification, OFAC, BIS, Harmonized Tariff Classification, Customs Valuation, Denied Party Screening and Country of Origin determination, CTPAT. Experience working with PGAs such as the FDA in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR Associate's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR Bachelors (or equivalent) with 6+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR Masters (or equivalent) with 4+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required

Nice To Haves

Customs Broker License.
Strong technical knowledge of Customs laws and regulations.
Experience implementing, managing, and collaborating on trade compliance programs.
Known for communicating effectively with compliance management and business leaders and teams, including excellent written and oral communication skills.
Identifying compliance gaps and recommending process improvements for global supply chain.
Project Management experience a plus.
Ability to influence internal and external partners without direct authority utilizing excellent collaboration skills.
Reputation for providing sound oversight, advice, and counsel on import / export compliance issues.
Self-Motivated / Ability to work with limited supervision.
Working knowledge of SAP GTS

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of all export and import compliance tasks and projects.
Manage Customs brokers to facilitate and support the efficient and timely customs clearance process.
Develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance in accordance with new regulations, guidelines and relevant agencies.
Interface with PGAs, Custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations.
Manage and assign HTS classifications, Export Control Classification (ECCN) and country of origin information.
Manage import/export recordkeeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by CBP, CBSA and Gilead’s corporate policy.
Ensure transactions are screened against Denied Person and Entities list for restricted end-uses, and diversion.
Monitor, measure and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to import/export activities with goal to drive ongoing process improvement.
Develop and foster relationships with internal departments, plant, and warehouse operations, including R & D, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Tax, Legal, involved in import/export activities.
Review opportunities for cost reductions and provide recommendations to Leadership Team.
All other duties as assigned.