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- $79K–$142K
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Job Function:
Supply Chain DeliverJob Sub Function:
Transportation ServicesJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Import & Re-Export Lead US & Canada, located in West Chester or Markham Ontario etc.
Lead importation, temporary importation, and re-export operations across the United States and Canada, ensuring compliant customs execution, seamless cross-border movement of goods, and optimization of customs programs that support business growth, operational continuity, and cost savings.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import, temporary import, and re-export activities across the US and Canada.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs regulations, trade requirements, special regulations for temporarily importation of medical for sterilization and internal compliance standards.
- Lead customs programs including temporary imports, duty relief programs, duty drawback, bonded programs, and other customs special procedures.
- Support new product launches, network changes, and supply chain initiatives requiring customs and trade readiness.
- Oversee customs brokers and service providers, driving performance, governance, and issue resolution.
- Manage import documentation, permits, certifications, licensees and customs declarations.
- Identify and implement opportunities for duty optimization, cost savings, and process improvements.
- Lead customs audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Trade Compliance teams to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods.
- Monitor operational performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Customs & Trade, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or international trade.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs regulations and cross-border trade processes.
- Experience managing temporary importation, re-exportation, duty drawback, bonded programs, FTZs, and other customs special procedures.
- Proven experience managing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a complex matrix organization.
Preferred
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation or equivalent customs certification.
- Experience within Medical Devices, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, and trade compliance programs.
- Exposure to SAP GTS or other global trade management platforms.
- Experience partnering with global stakeholders and operating within a matrixed, multinational organization.
- Proven ability to manage complex operational issues, assess risk, and drive compliant outcomes.
Other
- Language: English required; Portuguese and/or Spanish strongly preferred to support stakeholders across LATAM.
- Travel: Up to 25–30% regional and international travel.
- 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 subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Behavior, Coaching, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Digital Supply Chain Management, Distribution Management, Document Management, Issue Escalation, Order Management, Problem Solving, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation SecurityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
79,000.00 - 142,000.00 USD AnnualAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsAbout Us
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.