Manager Inbound and Customs

Brighter Signals; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Manager Inbound and Customs to lead customs compliance across SEA, ensuring compliant, efficient cross-border logistics and timely product delivery. You will design SOPs, KPIs and collaborate with regional and global teams to optimize operations.

The role requires 8+ years in customs/trade compliance, and strong English and Mandarin communication. Experience in regulated healthcare is preferred; ERP proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical or healthcare) strongly preferred.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead customs compliance and trade operations across SEA to ensure compliant, efficient cross-border logistics.
• Design and document standardized SOPs for import/export and establish KPIs.
• Coordinate with IT and regional teams to drive digitalization of customs processes.

Skills

Customs & Trade Compliance

English & Mandarin

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/International Trading

Tools

ERP System

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

Procurement

Job Sub Function

Category

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Singapore, Singapore

Job Description

The Manager Inbound and Customs is responsible for leading customs compliance, and trade operations across SEA(Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei etc), ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost‑effective cross‑border logistics aligned with international trade regulations. This role helps maintain business continuity and timely delivery products while contributing to trade compliance, logistics performance, and trade risks mitigation.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities (General Summary, essential functions and authorities, etc.)
• Ensure the timely, compliant movement of J&J products and act as primary liaison with government authorities to facilitate regulatory communication and alignment.
• Design and document standardized SOPs for import/export; establish KPIs and continuous monitoring to improve reliability and execution.
• Partner with Regional and Global trade compliance on policy implementation/regulatory updates; lead internal audits, prepare for government inspections and implement corrective action plans for compliance gaps. (e.g. HS classification, customs valuation and country of origin determinations, etc.)
• Manage 3PL /4PL providers, FFs and customs brokers. Optimize vendor performance through regular performance reviews.
• Manage duty optimization programs, bonded zones and tariff mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with IT partners to drive digitalization initiatives to enable customs automation.

Other Responsibilities Defined In Written Procedures

• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, lead time, freight cost and service level etc.
• Manage and improve import/export data, ensuring consistency between Customs records and J&J systems.
• Map customs-bonded inventory to physical goods and perform regular reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead continuous improvement projects that maintain high customer satisfaction and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruption, port congestion and geopolitical risks; Maintain trade operations documentation in accordance with the respective requirements.
• Basic Requirement, including Education and/or Knowledge and/or Training and/or key Relevant Experience required.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in customs and trade compliance
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical or healthcare) strongly preferred.
• Familiar with ERP system, bonded logistics and FTA operations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trading, or related

Preferred Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Planning
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Compliance Management
• Contract Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Critical Thinking
• Developing Others
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Market Savvy
• Negotiation
• Performance Measurement
• Procurement Policies
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Supplier Collaboration
• Sustainable Procurement
• Team Management
• Vendor Selection