Logistics Operations Specialist

Insight Global; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Consultant specialized in Trade Compliance, focusing on international trade flows and operations management within the EMEA region. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, expertise in trade regulations, and a track record in managing complex compliance initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead operational projects, drive best practices, and enhance collaboration across various stakeholders, ensuring efficient and compliant trade processes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in trade compliance or relevant fields, focusing on EMEA operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance within trade compliance, managing complex operations across EMEA.
• Champion process control and drive continuous improvement in compliance management.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for trade operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Mindset

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or related field

Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCS, CAMS)

Job description

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The Consultant is a subject matter expert in the functional area of Trade Compliance, focusing on international trade flows and import/export documentation and brokerage activities. This role requires strong leadership skills and a process-oriented mindset to manage complex operations within the EMEA region effectively.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide expert guidance within trade compliance, focusing on international trade flows, import/export documentation, and brokerage activities.
• Complex Operations Management: Manage and lead complex operational projects across EMEA in a matrix organization, demonstrating high independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Process Excellence: Champion process orientation and drive excellence, effectively managing complexity and changes in operational processes.
• Customer-Focused Collaboration: Foster an end-to-end, customer-focused mindset, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including 3PLs, CCAs, customs, and governmental authorities through influence-based leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, driving best practices in trade compliance management to enhance overall value for Johnson & Johnson.
• Financial Acumen: Apply strong financial management and budgeting skills to influence trade compliance strategies and outcomes.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering on key strategic initiatives within trade compliance.
• Analytical Mindset: Employ a process-oriented and analytical approach to assess process flow analytics, where lean certification is considered an asset.
• Project and Change Management: Exhibit strong project management and change management skills, ensuring smooth transitions and implementations of trade compliance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCS, CAMS) is a plus.
• Experience: Experience in trade compliance or relevant fields, with focus on EMEA operations.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and influence-based leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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