Sr Manager Trade Controls
About The Position
The Global Trade Controls (GTC) organization is recruiting a Senior Manager, Trade Controls Southern Border based in New Brunswick, NJ, with consideration given at the discretion of the business to other J&J site locations within the US. The Senior Manager will lead execution of the trade controls strategy and activities for the US Mexico Southern Border for our Medical Technology segments in collaboration with cross-functional partners, including but not limited to Trade Operations, Supply Chain and the Global Legal Organization. The Senior Manager will drive compliance with import as well as export rules for the Southern Border. The role will lead monitoring and assurance activities focused on U.S.-Mexico trade, including USMCA-related requirements and alignment between exports recorded in Mexico and imports declared in the United States. The Senior Manager will guide a team of Trade Controls professionals, supporting the Medical Technology business segments in Johnson & Johnson’s Global Trade ecosystem, operating across a complex regulatory trade landscape.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience is required, preferably in U.S. import compliance, customs, global trade, supply chain, risk management, or cross-functional program leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. customs requirements and cross-border trade between Mexico and the United States.
- Experience using ACE data to perform compliance monitoring, reconciliations, or audits.
- Knowledge of USMCA, tariff classification, customs-entry requirements, and Temporary Importation under Bond transactions.
- Strong data-analysis, risk-assessment, dashboard, and executive-communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex escalations and work effectively with Legal and external advisors.
- Ability to influence across functions and geographies without direct authority.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience supporting MedTech, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
- Licensed Customs Broker or comparable trade compliance certification.
- Experience with SAP-GTS or a comparable global trade management system.
- Spanish language capability.
Responsibilities
- Use customs data, periodic audits, dashboards, and cross-border collaboration to identify discrepancies, manage risk, resolve escalations, and prepare the organization for regulatory change.
- Partner with Mexico Global Trade Controls team to reconcile Juarez export activity with U.S. import records, including: Periodic cross-checks of exports to imports. Review of special import activity, including Temporary Importation under Bond transactions. Spot checks confirming that applicable TIB merchandise is exported in accordance with TIB cancellation requirements. Analysis of discrepancies, trends, and control gaps.
- Develop dashboards and communicate findings, risks, and required actions to the business.
- Handle business and GTTO escalations involving foundational trade requirements, including tariff classification, country of origin, valuation and related import controls.
- Escalate complex matters to Legal and coordinate with outside counsel when needed.
- Monitor and register risks arising from USMCA and other relevant regulatory changes.
- Partner with stakeholders to assess the impact of regulatory changes, shape response plans, and prepare processes, systems, and controls for implementation.
- Promote a strong culture of controls, accountability, cross-border collaboration, and timely remediation.
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 period10 days
- 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
Manager
