Manager, Trade Controls

About this role

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Job Function: Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function: Transportation Services

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Trade Controls,   located   in   Raynham, MA .  

This role is part of the Supply Chain Services capability and   operates   as a global function providing operational support to Global Supply Chain. The Manager, Trade Controls sits within Strategy and Transformation, playing a critical role in shaping and enabling compliant, efficient, and scalable global trade processes. This position partners closely with regional supply chain,   logistics , compliance, and business leaders to ensure trade controls are embedded into global supply chain strategies, transformation initiatives, and   day ‑ to ‑ day   operations.   The   role offers the opportunity to influence global operating models, drive standardization, and support business growth while ensuring compliance with evolving global trade regulations.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead the development and execution of global trade   controls   strategies aligned with Global Supply Chain   objectives   and transformation initiatives.  

• Provide   subject ‑ matter   expertise   on import/export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance to support global supply chain operations.  

• Partner with strategy, transformation, and operational teams to embed trade compliance requirements into new processes, systems, and operating models.  

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, controls, and governance across regions.  

• Assess   trade ‑ related   risks and develop mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted global supply and regulatory compliance.  

• Support global initiatives such as network optimization, supplier transitions, and new product introductions from a trade controls perspective.  

• Collaborate with   cross ‑ functional   stakeholders (Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT) to ensure alignment and effective execution of trade controls requirements.  

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact, translating requirements into practical, scalable solutions.  

Qualifications  

Education  

• Required:   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, International Trade, Logistics, or   a related   field.  

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain.    

Experience and Skills  

Required:  

• Typically   6–8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, supply chain, or related functions, with exposure to international operations.  

• Strong working knowledge of global trade controls, import/export regulations, and customs requirements.  

• 3+ years of hands-on SAP GTS experience working directly within SAP GTS managing Sanctioned Party List, legal regulations, export   licenses   and block resolution .  

• Experience supporting or leading   cross ‑ functional   initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.  

• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.  

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.    

Preferred:  

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or   another highly regulated industry .  

• Experience supporting supply chain transformation, digital enablement, or operating model redesign.  

• Experience with   customs brokerage   systems,   data analytics tools,   PowerBI   and   intermediate Excel skills (pivot table,   Vlookup , Xlookup, graphs)  

• Prior   people   leadership or   project leadership experience.  

• Professional certification (e.g., customs, trade compliance, or supply chain).  

• Strong analytical,   problem ‑ solving , and risk assessment skills.    

Other  

• Language:   Proficiency   in English   required ;   additional   languages are a plus.  

• Travel:   Limited; u p to ~15–20% domestic and international travel, as needed.  

• Certifications: Trade compliance or customs certifications preferred but not   required .  

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and

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