Manager, Trade Controls

Johnson Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Trade Controls to lead global trade controls strategies within Strategy & Transformation. You will partner with regional supply chain, logistics, compliance, and business leaders to embed controls into processes and operating models.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, standardization, and risk mitigation to support growth while ensuring adherence to evolving trade regulations. Strong cross‑functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA) or advanced certification preferred.
• 6–8 years of global trade compliance or related experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP GTS experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact, translating requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Skills

Trade compliance

Global logistics

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP GTS

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

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 .

Job Function

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function

Transportation Services

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Trade Controls, located in the United States or Ireland or the United Kingdom or Switzerland.

The Manager, Trade Controls sits within Strategy & Transformation, playing a critical role in shaping and enabling compliant, efficient, and scalable global trade processes. This position partners closely with regional supply chain, logistics, compliance, and business leaders to ensure trade controls are embedded into global supply chain strategies, transformation initiatives, and day-to-day operations. The role offers the opportunity to influence global operating models, drive standardization, and support business growth while ensuring compliance with evolving global trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact, translating requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain.

Experience and Skills

• Required:
  • 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 working directly within SAP GTS managing Sanctioned Party List, legal regulations, export licenses and block resolution.
  • Experience supporting or leading cross‑functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry.
  • Experience supporting supply chain transformation, digital enablement, or operating model redesign.
  • Experience with customs brokerage systems, data analytics tools, PowerBI and intermediate Excel skills (pivot table, Vlookup, Xlookup, graphs)
  • Prior people leadership or project leadership experience.
  • Professional certification (e.g., customs, trade compliance, or supply chain).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.

Other

• Language: Proficiency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Limited; up to ~15-20% domestic and international travel, as needed.
• 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 em