Job Description
The Johnson & Johnson Global Trade Controls (GTC) function, part of Johnson & Johnson's Technical Operations and Risk organization, is recruiting for a GTC LATAM Senior Analyst, located in Mexico or São Paulo.
In GTC, we provide centralized cross‑functional governance and advisory support to J&J Family of Companies, across the Innovative Medicine and Medical Technology segments.
As the GTC LATAM Senior Analyst, you will provide guidance & direction on global trade topics such as product classification, country of origin, duty optimization, customs valuation, export controls, and will drive compliance with GTC Global Standards.
Location
Mexico City, Mexico or São Paulo, Brazil.
Responsibilities
- Act as key contact towards the segments to govern and conduct controls check of key import / export data such as product classification (HTS), country of origin, customs valuation, and validation in customs systems.
- Ensure compliance with classification requirements, certificates of origin, and export control regulations across LATAM.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of customs, import and export processes, including control of export operations.
- Monitor and analyze operational and risk data to prepare analytical reports.
- Lead internal assessments and report on issues found and develop and follow through on remediation efforts with operations teams.
- Guide J&J regional segments on emerging and existing import and export trade regulations.
- Participate in key projects to represent Trade Controls requirements and ensure efficient and compliant trade flows.
- Support deployment of Global Standards in the countries of responsibility.
- Support implementation of digital solutions across the region.
- Maintain trade controls documentation and processes, including review and remediation for process improvement.
- Collaborate across teams and functions (R&D, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain) to build trust, influence, empower self and others, practice diversity and inclusion, and make informed and timely decisions.
- Measure, monitor, and govern compliance, operational performance, and regional third‑party providers per global process and scorecards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience (Supply Chain, Transport & Distribution, Logistics, International Studies, Legal, Economics, Financial).
- Strong understanding of customs and international trade regulations with LATAM focus.
- Experience with, or strong interest in, the functional area of Customs or Trade Compliance, with 5+ years of hands‑on experience.
- Preferably experience and / or training in the following areas of competence: HTS code determination, customs valuation principles, rules of origin, free trade agreements, incoterms, AEO in LATAM, classification processes, and export control requirements.
- Knowledge of import / export documentation, including certificates of origin and customs validation procedures.
- Customer-oriented and a proactive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex topics into clear advice.
- Spanish or Portuguese (Plus) & English proficiency (Required).
- Data‑driven mindset and confidence working with digital tools and systems.
- Experience developing and managing audit requirements and processes.
Required Skills
- Audit and Compliance Trends
- Audit Management
- Audit Reporting
- Business Behavior
- Business Writing
- Coaching
- Communication
- Compliance Frameworks
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Investigations
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Function
- Legal Services
- People Centricity
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvements
- Risk Compliance
Preferred Skills
- AEO in LATAM
- Audit and Compliance Trends
- Audit Management
- Audit Reporting
- Business Behavior
- Business Writing
- Coaching
- Communication
- Compliance Frameworks
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Investigations
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Function
- Legal Services
- People Centricity
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvements
- Risk Compliance