Import/Export Operations Specialist

Johnson Johnson; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting an Import/Export Operations Specialist based in Leeds, United Kingdom. You will manage day-to-day import and export operations to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced medical device environment.

You will prepare and review trade documentation, coordinate with freight forwarders and internal stakeholders, and ensure adherence to UK/EU trade rules. This role supports global supply chain continuity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field.
• Professional training in international trade or customs compliance preferred.
• 3–5 years of import/export operations experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience preparing import/export documentation with accuracy.
• Knowledge of UK/EU customs and post-Brexit trade requirements.
• Experience with ERP or trade management systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day import and export operations to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate trade documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues, delays, or discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to UK, EU, and global customs laws, trade compliance requirements, and DePuy Synthes internal standards.
• Monitor and support customs clearance activities, including tariff classification, valuation, and duty management.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with audit, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, quality, and finance teams to support efficient cross-border material flows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost control within import/export operations.

Connaissances

Import/Export operations

Trade compliance

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Outils

ERP software

Customs software

Description du poste

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 jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Transportation Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an Import/Export Operations Specialist, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Job Overview

The Import/Export Operations Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the compliant, timely , and cost‑effective movement of DePuy Synthes products across international borders. This position supports global supply chain continuity by managing customs processes, trade documentation, and regulatory requirements for imports and exports. The role offers the opportunity to work in a highly regulated, fast‑paced medical device environment where accuracy, partnership, and operational excellence directly impact patient care and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day import and export operations to ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate trade documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues, delays, or discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to UK, EU, and global customs laws, trade compliance requirements, and DePuy Synthes internal standards.
• Monitor and support customs clearance activities, including tariff classification, valuation, and duty management.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with audit, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, quality, and finance teams to support efficient cross‑border material flows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost control within import/export operations.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field (required).
• Professional training or coursework in international trade or customs compliance (preferred).
• Experience and Skills:
• Required:
• Typically requires 3 - 5 years of experience in import/export operations, logistics , or global trade compliance within a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of customs regulations, trade compliance, and international shipping processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing import/export documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Preferred:
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Experience supporting import/export activities for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated products.
• Familiarity with UK and EU customs processes, including post‑Brexit trade requirements.
• Experience working with ERP or trade management systems.
• Exposure to audits, inspections, or regulatory reviews related to customs or trade compliance.
• Other:
• Language: Proficiency in English (required). Additional language skills are a plus.
• Travel: Limited travel may be required (up to 10%), primarily within the region.
• Certifications: Customs or trade compliance certifications (e.g., CILT, IATA, or equivalent) are preferred but not required .

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