Global Import & Re-Export Lead – US & Canada

Brighter Signals; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes division seeks an Import & Re-Export Lead for US & Canada, based in West Chester, PA or Markham, Ontario. Lead cross-border import/export operations, ensuring compliant customs execution and cost-effective movement of medical devices.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end activities, partnering with Supply Chain and Regulatory teams, and driving continuous improvement in trade compliance and efficiency across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Customs & Trade).
• 7+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or international trade.
• Strong knowledge of US/Canadian customs regulations and cross-border processes.
• Experience managing temporary importation, re-export, duty drawback, bonded programs, FTZs, and other procedures.
• Proven experience managing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
• Analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import, temporary import, and re-export activities across the US and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with US/Canadian customs regulations and cross-border requirements.
• Lead customs programs including temporary imports, duty relief, duty drawback, bonded programs, and other procedures.
• Support new product launches and supply chain initiatives requiring customs readiness.
• Oversee customs brokers and service providers, driving performance and issue resolution.
• Manage import documentation, permits, licenses, and customs declarations.
• Identify opportunities for duty optimization, cost savings, and process improvements.
• Lead customs audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Trade Compliance teams to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Import & Export Operations

Customs Compliance

Cross-border Trade

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/International Business

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes division seeks an Import & Re-Export Lead for US & Canada, based in West Chester, PA or Markham, Ontario. Lead cross-border import/export operations, ensuring compliant customs execution and cost-effective movement of medical devices.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end activities, partnering with Supply Chain and Regulatory teams, and driving continuous improvement in trade compliance and efficiency across the US and Canada.