Sr. 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 Senior   Manager, Trade Controls,   located   in   Raynham, MA .

This global role provides strategic and operational leadership for Trade Controls across DePuy Synthes’   end ‑ to ‑ end   supply chain.   The   Senior Manager will shape and drive global trade compliance capabilities that enable business growth, supply continuity, and regulatory confidence.  

The role plays a critical part in designing   future ‑ state   trade controls operating models, embedding scalable processes, and leading transformational initiatives that support Global Supply Chain operations worldwide. This is an opportunity to influence how trade compliance is integrated into strategic supply chain   decision ‑ making   across regions and markets.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead the global trade controls strategy for DePuy Synthes Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with enterprise supply chain and business transformation   objectives .  

• Design, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance operating models, processes, and governance across regions.  

• Provide strategic oversight and   subject ‑ matter   leadership for import/export controls, customs compliance, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation initiatives.  

• Partner   with Global Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Quality, and   Regional   teams to embed trade controls into supply chain design, network optimization, and transformation programs.  

• Lead complex,   cross ‑ functional   strategy and transformation initiatives to enhance compliance, efficiency, and scalability of trade processes.  

• Establish performance metrics, risk indicators, and reporting to   monitor   compliance effectiveness and operational impact.  

• Guide and mentor team members and extended stakeholders, fostering a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

• Support regulatory change management by assessing impacts, defining response strategies, and ensuring   timely , compliant implementation.  

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on trade risk, mitigation strategies, and supply chain implications of global trade policies.  

Qualifications  

Education  

• Required:   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , International Business, Business Administration, Law, or a related field  

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced degree in a related discipline    

Experience and Skills  

Required:  

• Typically   8-10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, global supply chain, or related functions, with   demonstrated   leadership responsibility  

• Strong knowledge of global trade regulations, customs compliance, and import/export controls  

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

• Experience leading global,   cross ‑ functional   initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization  

• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable business processes and operating models  

• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving change in a global environment  

• Ability to manage risk while enabling business agility and growth    

Preferred:  

• Experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries  

• Background in strategy, transformation, or operating model design within Supply Chain  

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

• Experience supporting mergers, separations, or major organizational transformations  

• Demonstrated people leadership or matrix team leadership experience  

• Exposure to free trade agreements, tariff mitigation strategies, and global customs programs  

• Continuous improvement or transformation   methodology   experience (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)    

Other:  

• Language: English   required ;   additional   languages preferred  

• Travel:   Limited; u p to ~20% international and domestic travel  

• Certifications: Trade compliance or customs certifications (e.g., CCS, CUSECO, LCB) preferred  

• Strong strategic thinking,   problem ‑ solving , and executive communication skills    

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,   career   and life journey, please visit   www.careers.jnj.com .  

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 counci

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