Manager, Trade Controls

6029-MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. Legal Entity; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes in Raynham, MA is seeking a Manager, Trade Controls to lead global trade controls strategies and ensure compliant, scalable supply chain operations. You will work with global teams to embed controls into processes and systems, driving continuous improvement.

The role demands deep knowledge of import/export regulations, SAP GTS, and cross-functional collaboration to enable business growth while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain preferred.
• Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, supply chain, or related functions, with exposure to international operations.
• Strong working knowledge of global trade controls, import/export regulations, and customs requirements.
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP GTS experience working with Sanctioned Party List, licenses and block resolution.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similarly regulated industries could be a plus.
• Experience with data analytics tools (PowerBI) and intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global trade controls strategies aligned with Global Supply Chain objectives.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on import/export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance for global operations.
• Partner with strategy, transformation, and operational teams to embed trade requirements into new processes and systems.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of trade controls, governance, and processes across regions.
• Assess trade-related risks and develop mitigation strategies to support regulatory compliance and uninterrupted supply.
• Support network optimization, supplier transitions, and new product introductions from a trade controls perspective.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and IT to ensure alignment of trade controls requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Skills

Global trade controls

SAP GTS

Compliance

Supply chain

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory risk

PowerBI

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/International Trade

Tools

SAP GTS

PowerBI

Excel

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: Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function: Transportation Services

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Trade Controls, located in Raynham, MA. This role is part of the Supply Chain Services capability and operates as a global function providing operational support to Global Supply Chain. The Manager, Trade Controls sits within Strategy and Transformation, playing a critical role in shaping and enabling compliant, efficient, and scalable global trade processes. This position partners closely with regional supply chain, logistics, compliance, and business leaders to ensure trade controls are embedded into global supply chain strategies, transformation initiatives, and day‑to‑day operations. The role offers the opportunity to influence global operating models, drive standardization, and support business growth while ensuring compliance with evolving global trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global trade controls strategies aligned with Global Supply Chain objectives and transformation initiatives.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on import/export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance to support global supply chain operations.
• Partner with strategy, transformation, and operational teams to embed trade compliance requirements into new processes, systems, and operating models.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, controls, and governance across regions.
• Assess trade‑related risks and develop mitigation strategies to support uninterrupted global supply and regulatory compliance.
• Support global initiatives such as network optimization, supplier transitions, and new product introductions from a trade controls perspective.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT) to ensure alignment and effective execution of trade controls requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact, translating requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain.
• Experience and Skills Required: Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, supply chain, or related functions, with exposure to international operations.
• Strong working knowledge of global trade controls, import/export regulations, and customs requirements.
• 3+ years of hands‑on SAP GTS experience working directly within SAP GTS managing Sanctioned Party List, legal regulations, export licenses and block resolution.
• Experience supporting or leading cross‑functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Preferred: Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting supply chain transformation, digital enablement, or operating model redesign.
• Experience with customs brokerage systems, data analytics tools, PowerBI and intermediate Excel skills (pivot table, Vlookup, Xlookup, graphs)
• Prior people leadership or project leadership experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., customs, trade compliance, or supply chain).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.

Other Language: Proficiency in English required; additional languages are a plus.

Travel: Limited; up to ~15–20% domestic and international travel, as needed.

Certifications: Trade compliance or customs certifications preferred but not required.

Company Separation Update

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

Equal Opportunity

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Inclusive Interview Process

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Compliance Management, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Performance Measurement, Safety-Oriented, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Technologically Savvy, Trade Import, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transport Management Trends, Transport Networks

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 102,000.00 - 204,000.00 USD Annual

• 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

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 https://www.jnj.com/.