DS NA Trade Ops Risk and Valuation Lead-Orthopaedics

6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit seeks a Trade Ops Risk and Valuation Lead in the West Chester, PA area (US). The role focuses on leading import trade operations, compliance controls, post-entry activity, and audit-ready operations, with potential remote options on a case-by-case basis.

The candidate will partner with internal stakeholders, brokers, and Finance to ensure accurate declarations, effective risk management, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• Extensive experience in U.S. import operations, customs compliance, trade operations, or customs brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. CBP requirements, import entry processes, HTS classification, valuation, and post-entry activity.
• Experience leading government inquiries, audits, penalties, liquidated damages, post-entry corrections, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Manage government interactions related to liquidated damages, penalties, and related inquiries.
• Lead reconciliation activities and support compliant financial reporting for import values, duties, and entry corrections.
• Perform internal risk assessments and audits, including entry reviews and compliance testing.
• Maintain oversight of the Risk Register and Matter Tracker, ensuring timely updates and closure of issues.
• Oversee customs valuation matters, ad hoc valuation reviews, and related documentation.
• Provide price information to Bureau of Labor Statistics for Import/Export Price Indexes.
• Support liability management for tax-related issues and import compliance in partnership with Tax, Finance, and Legal.
• Review post-entry review errors and approve related Post Summary Corrections.
• Provide support for Duty Drawback program as needed.
• Manage compliance for special regime entry types (Foreign Trade Zone, in-bond).
• Oversee manifest suppression processes and related controls.
• Monitor Harmonized Tariff Schedule revisions and communicate updates to analysts.

Skills

U.S. import operations

customs compliance

trade operations

ACE reporting

broker platforms

cross-functional coordination

risk analysis

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Finance or other

Tools

ACE reporting

Broker platforms

trade compliance tools

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Depuy Synthes is recruiting for a DS NA Trade Ops Risk and Valuation Leadd, located in West Chester, PA or Raynham, MA! Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company for US based candidates. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. The US Trade Operations Risk and Valuation Lead will be responsible for leading import trade operations, compliance controls, post-entry activity, and customs response management. This role serves as a subject matter expert for U.S. import compliance processes, partnering with internal stakeholders, brokers, suppliers, finance, tax, and leadership to ensure accurate customs declarations, effective risk management, and audit-ready operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage government interactions related to liquidated damages, penalties, supplemental duty matters, CF28/CF29/CF4647 requests, and related agency inquiries.
• Lead reconciliation activities and support compliant financial reporting related to import values, duties, and entry corrections.
• Perform internal risk assessments and audits, including periodic entry reviews, and entry-level compliance testing.
• Maintain oversight of the Risk Register and Matter Tracker, ensuring timely updates, ownership, escalation, and closure of compliance issues.
• Oversee customs valuation matters, including ad hoc valuation reviews, customs inquiries, non-commercial export values, and related documentation.
• Obtain and provide price information to Bureau of Labor Statistics for the U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes.
• Support liability management for tax-related issues, audits, and import compliance matters in partnership with Tax, Finance, and Legal.
• Review post-entry review errors and approve related Post Summary Corrections, as applicable.
• Provide support for the Duty Drawback program as needed.
• Manage compliance for special regime entry types, including Foreign Trade Zone and in-bond activity as required.
• Oversee manifest suppression processes and related operational controls.
• Monitor Harmonized Tariff Schedule revisions and communicate required updates to analysts and impacted business partners.
• Support business stakeholders with Nairobi Protocol operations.

Qualifications Education:

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Finance or other

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Extensive experience in U.S. import operations, customs compliance, trade operations, or customs brokerage.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, import entry processes, HTS classification, valuation, post-entry activity, and customs documentation.
• Experience leading government inquiries, audits, penalties, liquidated damages, post-entry corrections, and compliance issue remediation.
• Experience with ACE reporting, broker platforms, or trade compliance management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work across Trade Compliance, Finance, Tax, Legal, Supply Chain, and external brokers.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using reporting tools, trackers, dashboards, or data workflows to monitor operational performance and compliance risk.

Preferred:

• Certified Customs Specialist, or other trade compliance certification preferred.
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Experience with reconciliation and special import program processes.
• Ability to convert complex regulatory requirements into practical procedures, training, and business-facing guidance.

Other: Travel percentage – 10-15%

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Required Skills:

• Audit and Compliance Trends
• Audit Management
• Audit Reporting
• Business Behavior
• Business Writing
• Coaching
• Communication
• Compliance Frameworks
• Compliance Management
• Compliance Risk
• Corporate Investigations
• Critical Thinking
• Legal Function
• Legal Services
• People Centricity
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements

Preferred Skills:

• Audit and Compliance Trends
• Audit Management
• Audit Reporting
• Business Behavior
• Business Writing
• Coaching
• Communication
• Compliance Frameworks
• Compliance Management
• Compliance Risk
• Corporate Investigations
• Critical Thinking
• Legal Function
• Legal Services
• People Centricity
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $94,000.00 - $151,800.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

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