Manager, Trade Controls

Johnson & Johnson

Trade Controls Manager supporting Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes healthcare supply chain. Embedding global trade compliance into processes, systems, and transformation initiatives.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global trade compliance, including import/export regulations and customs requirements, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions. Proven ability to assess trade-related risks and drive continuous improvement in trade compliance processes within a highly regulated environment.

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Global Trade ComplianceSAP GTS ExperienceCustoms ComplianceRisk AssessmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Import/Export RegulationsCustoms RequirementsTrade Compliance ProcessesData AnalyticsExcel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)Sanctioned Party List ManagementLegal RegulationsExport LicensesBlock ResolutionSupply Chain Transformation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP GTSCustoms Brokerage SystemsPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Customs CertificationTrade Compliance CertificationSupply Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Supply ChainMedical DevicesPharmaceuticalsRegulatory ComplianceInternational Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 for uninterrupted global supply and regulatory compliance
Support network optimization, supplier transitions, and new product introductions from a trade controls perspective
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and IT stakeholders
Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical, scalable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field
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 managing Sanctioned Party List, legal regulations, export licenses, and block resolution
Experience supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
Proficiency in English required
Up to approximately 15–20% domestic and international travel as needed
Preferred: experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: experience supporting supply chain transformation, digital enablement, or operating model redesign
Experience with customs brokerage systems, data analytics tools, Power BI, and intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and graphs
Prior people leadership or project leadership experience
Professional certification in customs, trade compliance, or supply chain preferred but not required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support for applicants with disabilities