Global Trade Compliance Leader

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit seeks a Senior Manager, Trade Controls, to lead global trade compliance across the end-to-end supply chain. The role shapes operating models, embeds scalable processes, and steers initiatives that support growth and regulatory confidence.

You will guide import/export controls, tariffs, and regional governance while partnering with Legal, Tax, Quality, and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, global supply chain, or related functions, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of global trade regulations, customs compliance, and import/export controls.
• 5 years of hands-on SAP GTS experience working directly within SAP GTS managing Sanctioned Party List, legal regulations, export licenses and block resolution.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable business processes and operating models.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving change in a global environment.
• Ability to manage risk while enabling business agility and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global trade controls strategy for DePuy Synthes Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance operating models, processes, and governance across regions.
• Provide strategic oversight for import/export controls, customs compliance, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation initiatives.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Quality, and Regional teams to embed trade controls into design and transformation programs.
• Lead complex, cross-functional strategy and transformation initiatives to enhance compliance and scalability of trade processes.
• Establish metrics, risk indicators, and reporting to monitor compliance effectiveness and impact.
• Guide and mentor team members and stakeholders to foster a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Support regulatory change management by assessing impacts and ensuring timely implementation.

Skills

Trade compliance

Global supply chain

SAP GTS

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Law, or a related field

Tools

PowerBI

SAP GTS

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit seeks a Senior Manager, Trade Controls, to lead global trade compliance across the end-to-end supply chain. The role shapes operating models, embeds scalable processes, and steers initiatives that support growth and regulatory confidence.

You will guide import/export controls, tariffs, and regional governance while partnering with Legal, Tax, Quality, and regional teams.