Associate Director-Trade Compliance, FTZ Lead

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Foreign Trade Zone Lead to join their dynamic team in Indianapolis. This pivotal role involves expanding the FTZ program, ensuring compliance with U.S. trade regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain management, regulatory affairs, and a passion for continuous learning. Your expertise will directly contribute to the organization’s mission of delivering life-changing medicines while fostering a culture of compliance and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a global healthcare leader.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Pension

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Vacation Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Benefits

Employee Clubs and Activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Finance, or Trade Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations

Compliance Evaluation

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

SAP

Automated FTZ Management Systems

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $122,250 - $179,300.

Who We Are: The USIEC team at Lilly plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to U.S. trade regulations across all functional areas and business units. Our mission extends from the United States to Puerto Rico and overseas sites, covering activities governed by U.S. Import Export and Trade laws and regulations. We keep our finger on the pulse of trade compliance, providing prompt updates on regulatory changes and equipping functional teams subject to U.S. regulatory jurisdiction with the right tools. USIEC also serves as the primary contact with the multiple government agencies with regulatory authority over U.S. trade.

What you'll do: As a valued member of the USIEC team, the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Lead will be responsible for the expansion of the FTZ program across multiple new and existing sites. The successful candidate will coordinate with key partners to implement a new FTZ structure and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Initial training and continuing education will be key as external laws, regulations, and the environment changes frequently. This role demands a commitment to learning, as the intricacies of U.S. import/export controls, trade sanctions, and product flow require depth of knowledge. Investment of time and dedication to growth, as well as subsequent knowledge sharing, leads to success in this role.

Do you have an understanding of internal controls or elements of effective compliance programs? Bring your expertise and join the Lilly family, making an impact on our mission to help patients around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• FTZ Program Management: Ensure the successful expansion and management of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, contributing to financial savings and increased operational capacity in line with the organization’s “Accelerate, Reach and Scale” initiatives. This role will support FTZ use for internal and external manufacturing, as well as occasional FTZ support for clinical trial development.
• FTZ Structure Establishment: Lead the establishment of new FTZ structures and zones at five new manufacturing sites.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with external consultants and internal collaborators, including Manufacturing Strategy, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Tax, and Legal, to structure operations at seven FTZ sites.
• Central Oversight and Automation: Maintain central oversight of all FTZ locations, ensuring they are organized and documented consistently, including the automation of the FTZ management process.
• Audit Readiness: Ensure all sites are audit-ready at all times. Coordinate processes to receive and host U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) visits and audits at all sites.
• Compliance Oversight: Oversee compliance at each FTZ and partner with Site Coordinators to ensure the training of site personnel, handle admissions/withdrawals, conduct visual checks and controls, perform inventory reconciliation, complete annual government reporting, and host U.S. CBP visits/audits.
• External Representation: Represent Lilly externally with U.S. government agencies and outside legal counsel as needed.
• Trade Solutions Application: Apply FTZ as a trade solution to facilitate forward processing when FDA regulations restrict the importation of drug products or substances.
• Duty Avoidance Support: Support duty avoidance solutions through the use of the FTZ.
• Strategic Partnership: Routinely partner with Manufacturing Strategy, Supply Chain, and Launch teams to advise on and support strategic solutions to facilitate trade.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Finance, FDA/Regulatory Affairs, Quality or trade compliance experience
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple collaborators and manage complex projects
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in FTZ management.
• Experience with automated FTZ management systems.
• Proficiency in navigating SAP
• Have the ability to investigate, test for compliance, evaluate options, and take corrective action.

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

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