Manager, Trade Controls

Antler; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

DePuy Synthes seeks a Manager, Trade Controls to shape and enable compliant, scalable global trade processes within the Global Supply Chain Services function.

You will partner across regions and functions to embed controls into day-to-day operations and drive standardization for growth while navigating evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain.
• Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of global trade controls, import/export regulations and customs requirements.
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP GTS experience managing sanctions, licenses and block resolution.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Global trade compliance

SAP GTS

Import/export controls

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics

MBA or advanced certification in trade compliance or supply chain

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Customs brokerage systems

Job description

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.

Required

Experience and Skills

• 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.

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.

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 by 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.

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.

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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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

102,000.00 - 204,000.00 USD Annual

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)). 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits