Specialist, Global Trade Compliance Officer

Merck; Omaha (NE); Vor Ort; USD 77.700 - 122.300; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Compassionate and sick days

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Specialist, Global Trade Compliance Officer in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves developing trade compliance policies, conducting audits, and supporting business development projects. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree, along with 4-6 years of experience in international trade. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft products are essential. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 to 6 years of functional expertise in international trade or equivalent.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in Global Trade Compliance and Global Trade Operations.
• Experience interfacing with international companies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain divisional policies for trade compliance.
• Conduct detailed trade compliance audits of Company's operations.
• Support due diligence and implementation of business development projects.

Kenntnisse

Ability to travel internationally up to 15%

Excellent writing and communication skills

Audit experience

Strong project management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ACE

SAP GTS

Jobbeschreibung

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Reporting to the Company’s Global Supply Chain Director, the Specialist supports the development and implementation of global trade compliance policies, procedures, and related training. The Specialist interfaces with internal customers, external vendors, and service providers, and assists in conducting audits of Company Animal Health import and export operations globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain divisional policies, guidelines, and standards that support compliant and efficient trade compliance systems.
• Provide guidance and oversight to sites and other local operations to align local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with corporate and divisional policies.
• Drive the implementation of GTC Global Standards, collaborating with the GTC Center of Excellence (COE) and Global Trade Management (GTM) when necessary.
• Develop and update trade compliance training materials related to the GTC Global Standards and requirements, and support training for involved employees using the best possible methods.
• Act as the liaison between our Company Corporate Global Trade Compliance and the Animal Health business.
• Support due diligence and implementation of proposed Business Development (BD) projects (M&A, Divestitures, Joint Ventures).
• Interpret regulatory trade requirements into consistent and effective trade processes, systems, and tools.
• Conduct detailed trade compliance audits of Company’s global export and import operations and generate audit reports.
• Assist local sites in developing robust CAPA plans with realistic implementation timelines.
• Review and approve evidence of CAPA completion to ensure compliance with company policy and local regulations.
• Support Global Logistics and others in continuously improving Company Animal Health trade compliance risk level.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

• Broker’s License or advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of functional expertise in international trade or equivalent.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in Global Trade Compliance and Global Trade Operations with working knowledge of import, export, and country‑specific trade regulations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex technical regulations and assist in the development of policies and standards.
• Audit experience and skills desired.
• Strong project management experience and ability to drive CAPA and continuous improvement.
• Prior experience interfacing with international companies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Experience or ability to work with global trade management systems like ACE, SAP GTS.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills

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Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Application Information

Salary range: $77,700.00 – $122,300.00.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional benefits information: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Job posting end date: 12/18/2025.

San Francisco Residents Only: Employees with arrest and conviction records will be considered in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: Employees with criminal histories will be considered in compliance with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The application can be submitted via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. The application deadline is stated on the posting.

Company Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Research Services. Requisition ID: R377030.