Sr. Director, Transportation & Trade Ops
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics is seeking a Senior Director of Transportation & Trade Operations. This role will be based in either Raynham, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, or Leeds, UK. Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business into a standalone company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The separation is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months. If you accept this position, it is anticipated that you would become an employee of DePuy Synthes following the conclusion of the transaction, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes' employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. The Sr. Director, Transportation & Trade Operations will provide strategic leadership for global transportation, logistics, and trade compliance activities, ensuring reliable product flow and regulatory adherence across markets. This position involves setting the vision and governance for transportation and trade operations, driving operational excellence, and mitigating risks while supporting growth and customer commitments. It offers high visibility, broad impact, and the opportunity to shape scalable, compliant supply chain capabilities for DePuy Synthes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, trade operations, or global supply chain leadership roles.
- Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience managing large, complex, and global organizations.
- Deep knowledge of global transportation networks and international trade compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to develop strategy and translate it into scalable, executable operating models.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen with experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
- English (required).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
- Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences.
- Experience leading global trade compliance programs across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems and global logistics technologies.
- Track record of driving large-scale transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience working in highly matrixed, global organizations.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.
- Trade compliance, supply chain, or logistics certifications (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Set the global strategy and operating model for transportation, logistics, and trade operations.
- Provide executive leadership for domestic and international transportation networks, including carrier strategy and performance management.
- Lead global trade compliance programs, ensuring adherence to customs, import/export, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Regional leaders to align transportation and trade capabilities with business priorities.
- Establish governance, controls, and risk management practices to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and operational resilience.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, reduce cost, and improve speed and reliability.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a global team, building strong succession and leadership capability.
- Oversee key performance indicators, reporting, and executive-level communications related to transportation and trade operations.
- Represent DePuy Synthes with external partners, regulatory bodies, and industry groups as appropriate.
Benefits
- Inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.
- Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees.
- Recognition of employee merit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
