Trade Operations Specialist

Mcneil Ab; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue in Bengaluru (India) is seeking a Trade Operations Specialist to support compliant cross-border trade activities and ensure the timely movement of materials across borders. You will help with documentation, customs coordination, and data accuracy in ERP systems.

Work in a hybrid setup with teams across supply chain, manufacturing and finance to maintain compliant execution, monitor trade status, and escalate issues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned import, export, and transit activities per established procedures and governance frameworks
• Coordinate customs clearance with brokers and service providers to ensure timely release of goods
• Maintain and validate trade documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Support monitoring of trade service provider performance and data integrity in ERP systems
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding trade execution status and documentation
• Escalate compliance or execution issues per governance frameworks

Job description

Trade Operations Specialist

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information , click here .

Role reports to: Associate Director - Trade Operations, APAC and India

Location: Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Work Location: Hybrid

What You Will Do

The Trade Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of compliant cross-border trade activities, contributing to the accurate and timely movement of materials across international borders. The role supports day-to-day trade operations for international material movements, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with applicable trade regulations, customs requirements, and internal compliance policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned import, export, and transit activities in accordance with established procedures and governance frameworks
• Support end‑to‑end movement of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), finished goods (FG), and other dutiable or non‑dutiable materials, from material availability at origin through customs clearance and physical receipt at destination
• Prepare, validate, and maintain trade and customs documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with customs brokers and relevant service providers, supporting timely and compliant release of goods
• Support logistics hand‑offs across transportation providers, customs, and destination sites to ensure continuity of material flows
• Monitor trade execution status, identify routine issues, and escape exceptions, delays, or compliance risks in line with defined escalation protocols
• Support monitoring of trade service provider performance, including documentation quality, service delivery, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate trade execution data in ERP and trade‑related systems, supporting reporting, visibility, and audit readiness
• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to trade execution status and documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying execution issues and process improvement opportunities
• Executes trade activities within defined procedures and authority limits
• Escalates compliance, execution, and service provider issues in accordance with governance frameworks

Team Leadership & People Management

No direct people management responsibility

Works collaboratively within the trade operations and supply chain teams

Budget & Financial Accountability

No direct budget ownership

Supports cost control through accurate execution, issue resolution, and service provider coordination

Stakeholder & External Interface

Internal: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Compliance, Planning

External: Customs brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, export warehouse vendors, regulatory authorities (as required)

Key Decision Rights

Executes trade activities within defined procedures and authority limits

Escalates compliance, execution, and service provider issues in accordance with governance frameworks

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience Required Qu