Trade Compliance Manager, Greater Asia

Summary : This person will work closely with the regional teams to provide technical and analytical support for Customs and trade compliance matters in Greater Asia, analysing import/export data to identify risks and savings opportunities, drive compliance, and assist our internal and external stakeholders as needed. The Manager will support the development and maintenance of the trade compliance program, managing compliance activities, including restricted party screening and anti-boycott reporting, and facilitating employee training programs on trade compliance matters.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first POC for Trade Compliance matters for Greater Asia region
• Support embectas Trade Compliance GPO (Global Process Owner) in programmatic development and maintenance globally.
• Manage regional compliance activities, including restricted party screening and anti-boycott reporting.
• Facilitate employee training programs on trade compliance.
• Support implementation of auditing & monitoring compliance programs.
• Support Global Broker strategy and RFQ.
• Manage regional customs brokerage partners, including KPIs, Metrics, and quarterly business reviews.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Support forecasting and management of trade related cost and transactions.
• Support implementation of the SAP modules and integrations required for best-in-class trade operations.
• Determine HTS classification, Export Control Classification and Country of Origin.
• Support in managing duty mitigation programs including Inward Processing, Intrastat and Free Trade Agreements
• Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings
• Develop corrective action plans based on finding and follow actions through until complete.
• Develop KPIs, monitor metrics and performs periodic performance reviews on Customs Brokers.
• Perform project management related tasks to enable delivery of team assignments and objectives
• Calculate and communicate monthly Customs cost savings reporting
• Performs other analytical tasks as required

Education, required and/or preferred:

• A Bachelors degree is preferred in business, supply chain, or related field.

Licenses or certifications

• Customs Broker certification or related training, preferred
• Years of experience (range) in a particular field or discipline and at specified levels

6-9 years of experience in global trade compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrable success in logistics and trade compliance in a regulated medical device, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience in interpreting and applying international trade laws and regulations, with demonstrable experience in India and Greater China.
• Working knowledge of import/export law, HTS, Free Trade Agreements, country of origin, etc.
• Experience of successful interaction with the regulatory authorities of India and Greater China.
• Experience working cross functionally with various departments such as legal, logistics, supply chain, and quality to ensure compliance.
• Strong working knowledge and experience across the operational functions within supply chain with end-to-end focus.
• Experience in managing internal and external partners to complete complex projects on time
• Working knowledge of onboarding and managing customs brokers (including through KPIs and metrics monitoring).
• Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues related to customs and trade compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Power Point) – ability to work across all functions and levels in the organization and regions; effectively manage and work with a virtual team; ability to influence without direct control.
• Possession of a continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with trade management software, automation tools, and data analytics platforms to enhance compliance monitoring.