GLOBAL TRADE CONTROLS MANAGER

8283-EES S.A de C.V. Legal Entity; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a GLOBAL TRADE CONTROLS MANAGER in Ciudad Juárez. The role leads IMMEX compliance, supports import/export operations, and partners with plant leadership, GTTO, Tax, Legal, and Government Affairs to strengthen end-to-end controls.

Strong knowledge of Mexico customs and global trade rules is essential. You will drive risk identification, remediation, and process improvements while ensuring regulatory adherence across functions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mexico IMMEX and customs requirements.
• Experience with import/export controls, tariff classification, valuation.
• Familiarity with U.S. import/export controls and tariff classification.
• Ability to lead compliance assessment programs and communicate risks.
• Experience with SAP-GTS or similar global trade systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain an IMMEX compliance program.
• Provide day-to-day trade expertise for import/export and customs.
• Implement GTC standards, SOPs, and documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on process revisions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across plant teams, Tax, Legal, and GTTO.
• Manage end-to-end production flow mapping from import to export.
• Oversee FTA, valuation, and special trade programs applications.

Skills

IMMEX compliance

Import/Export controls

SAP-GTS

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

MedTech exposure

Tools

SAP-GTS

TSMX

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. 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: Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function: Enterprise Compliance

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

About MedTech. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for GLOBAL TRADE CONTROLS MANAGER

Purpose

This role will lead site-level trade controls activities, serve as a trade compliance advisor to the business, ensure compliant import and export operations and build a sustainable IMMEX compliance process. The Manager will partner closely with plant leadership, Global Trade Operations (GTTO), Tax, Legal, Government Affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders to monitor compliance, address risks, support regulatory inquiries, and strengthen end-to-end import and export controls. You will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and sustain an IMMEX compliance program that identifies and remediates risks and control gaps, ie. customs classification, valuation, data, inventory, and traceability controls, monitors performance monthly, and updates controls and procedures as legislation changes.
• Provide day-to-day trade expertise and respond to business questions involving import, export, and customs compliance.
• Implement GTC standards, including SOPs and documentation that demonstrate effective controls.
• Support customs inquiries and interactions involving Mexico's tax and customs authority, SAT, and other relevant authorities.
• Monitor regulatory changes, register emerging risks, and advise the business on revisions to processes, procedures, and controls.
• Create and monitor a plant process to maintain materiality readiness by leading mapping end-to-end production flows from import through export.
• Oversee Customs activities such as FTA application, Valuation, Special Trade programs application to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Partner with plant teams and Government Affairs to assess potential impact of proposed government changes, shape business input, and prepare required process revisions.
• Build effective networks across plants, business functions, Tax, GTTO, Legal, and Government Affairs to enable timely issue resolution and consistent controls.
• Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of Mexico customs requirements and IMMEX compliance.
• Experience with Mexican import and export controls, tariff classification, customs valuation, inventory traceability, and Free Trade Agreement requirements.
• Familiarity with U.S. import and export controls, and tariff classification.
• Ability to develop, execute, and continuously improve compliance assessment programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate risks, gaps, and remediation priorities clearly to business and functional leaders.
• Experience supporting MedTech, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with SAP-GTS or a comparable global trade management system.
• Experience with IMMEX inventory control tools, preferably TSMX.
• Relevant trade compliance certifications.

Required Skills

The role requires a strong background in trade compliance and related fields.

Preferred Skills

• Audit and Compliance Trends
• Audit Findings and Recommendations
• Compliance Management
• Compliance Policies
• Compliance Risk
• Confidentiality
• Consulting
• Controls Compliance
• Developing Others
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Legal Function
• Legal Services
• Policy Development
• Risk Management Framework
• Tactical Planning
• Team Management

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.

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