Senior Manager, Corporate Global Trade Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Global Trade Compliance. This role involves ensuring adherence to trade regulations, managing compliance risks, and leading strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance management and strong leadership skills, contributing to operational excellence and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of compliance management experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience supervising global import/export activities.
• Ability to travel up to 20% globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive trade compliance excellence and manage tariff requirements.
• Collaborate with various functions to ensure compliance.
• Lead complex projects to improve GTC functions.

Skills

Strong judgment

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, or International Trade

Tools

SAP

E1

QAD

Power BI

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Position Summary

Support the Global Trade Compliance Team to drive trade compliance excellence by ensuring adherence to applicable U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations related to international trade. Assist businesses in assessing and mitigating tariff requirements and other compliance risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and support the development of efficient, effective compliance procedures. Collaborate with functions such as Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, and Finance to manage tariff and ESG requirements.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Global GTC Team and Trade Compliance Leaders to steer strategic compliance processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
2. Handle complex issues with input from leadership as needed.
3. Make risk decisions in partnership with business units for less complex/high-value issues.
4. Support the use of the Global Trade Compliance Strategic Solution, OneSource, including training and reporting.
5. Utilize CBP’s ACE and GTC Strategic Solution for classification, origin, and audit data management.
6. Assist with duty drawback applications and management.
7. Support internal assessments, audits, and follow-up actions to address audit themes proactively.
8. Drive continuous improvement for tariff mitigation and operational excellence.
9. Analyze trade environment changes and propose strategic compliance solutions.
10. Supervise process improvements ensuring regulatory compliance.
11. Coordinate with trade compliance resources to address business impacts.
12. Mitigate risks through proactive process management aligned with policies and laws.
13. Enhance the knowledge and professionalism of import/export teams and leadership.
14. Lead complex projects and initiatives to improve GTC functions.
15. Apply critical thinking and judgment to resolve complex compliance issues, considering legislation.

Minimum Experience and Skills

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, or International Trade, or equivalent experience.
2. 8-10 years of compliance management experience in a multinational, preferably in capital equipment industries.
3. Knowledge of SAP, E1, QAD, Power BI is a plus.
4. Experience supervising global import/export activities.
5. Possession of a Customs Broker License or logistics experience is a plus.
6. Ability to travel up to 20% globally.
7. Demonstrate values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement.
8. Strong judgment, ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle ambiguity.
9. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills across cultures.
10. Proven leadership in complex, matrix environments to implement processes and inspire change.
11. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
12. Excellent analytical and statistical skills for developing and measuring metrics.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal, Business Strategy, Planning
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research

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