Global Trade Controls Manager | Strategy & Compliance

Antler Co; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes division is recruiting a Manager, Trade Controls, for Leeds, UK. You will shape and enable compliant, scalable global trade processes within Strategy & Transformation, partnering with regional supply chain, logistics, compliance, and business leaders.

The role offers the opportunity to influence operating models, drive standardization, and support business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, supply chain, or related functions.
• Strong working knowledge of global trade controls, import/export regulations, and customs requirements.
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP GTS experience working with Sanctioned Party List, export licenses and block resolution.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Global trade controls

SAP GTS

PowerBI

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or Logistics

MBA or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain

Tools

SAP GTS

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes division is recruiting a Manager, Trade Controls, for Leeds, UK. You will shape and enable compliant, scalable global trade processes within Strategy & Transformation, partnering with regional supply chain, logistics, compliance, and business leaders.

The role offers the opportunity to influence operating models, drive standardization, and support business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance across regions.