Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Gilead Sciences•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$143,225 - $203,940•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. 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 Senior 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. In addition, the candidate must possess extensive knowledge of duty reduction and elimination programs such as Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, FTZ, Preferential Origin applications and Temporary Import Bonds. Candidates may be considered fully remote (if not local) or site-based (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 12+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
Associate's degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
Bachelors (or equivalent) with 8+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
Masters (or equivalent) with 6+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
PhD (or equivalent) with 2+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required

Nice To Haves

US Customs Broker License.
Strong technical knowledge of US/ Canada 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, CBP (Custom and Border Patrol), CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) guidelines and relevant agencies.
Interface with PGAs, Custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations.
Implement audit program to include import entry filings, EEI export filings, valuation methodology.
Manage and assign HTS classifications, Export Control Classification (ECCN) FDA import product codes, Schedule B and country of origin information.
Manage import/export recordkeeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by CBP, CBSA and Gilead’s corporate policy.
Develop and implement Global Trade Compliance training to cross-functional teams.
Ensure transactions are screened against Denied Person and Entities list for restricted end-uses, and diversion.
Conduct internal audit and assessment of business activities for adherence to import/export procedures throughout the business lifecycle, including early-stage review of new products and classification/characterization of commodities through final delivery to customer.
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.