Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Enterprise Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for GLOBAL TRADE CONTROLS MANAGER

Purpose:

This role will lead site-level trade controls activities, serve as a trade compliance advisor to the business, ensure compliant import and export operations and build a sustainable IMMEX compliance process.

The Manager will partner closely with plant leadership, Global Trade Operations (GTTO), Tax, Legal, Government Affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders to monitor compliance, address risks, support regulatory inquiries, and strengthen end-to-end import and export controls.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Develop, implement, and sustain an IMMEX compliance program that identifies and remediates risks and control gaps, ie. customs classification, valuation, data, inventory, and traceability controls, monitors performance monthly, and updates controls and procedures as legislation changes.
• Provide day-to-day trade expertise and respond to business questions involving import, export, and customs compliance.
• Implement GTC standards, including SOPs and documentation that demonstrate effective controls.
• Support customs inquiries and interactions involving Mexico’s tax and customs authority, SAT, and other relevant authorities.
• Monitor regulatory changes, register emerging risks, and advise the business on revisions to processes, procedures, and controls.
• Create and monitor a plant process to maintain materiality readiness by leading mapping end-to-end production flows from import through export
• Oversee Customs activities such as FTA application, Valuation, Special Trade programs application to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Partner with plant teams and Government Affairs to assess potential impact of proposed government changes, shape business input, and prepare required process revisions.
• Build effective networks across plants, business functions, Tax, GTTO, Legal, and Government Affairs to enable timely issue resolution and consistent controls.
• Comunicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Perform other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Mexico customs requirements and IMMEX compliance.
• Experience with Mexican import and export controls, tariff classification, customs valuation, inventory traceability, and Free Trade Agreement requirements.
• Familiarity with U.S. import and export controls, and tariff classification.
• Ability to develop, execute, and continuously improve compliance assessment programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate risks, gaps, and remediation priorities clearly to business and functional leaders.
• Experience supporting MedTech, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with SAP-GTS or a comparable global trade management system.
• Experience with IMMEX inventory control tools, preferably TSMX
• Relevant trade compliance certifications.
• Spanish and English language capability

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Findings and Recommendations, Compliance Management, Compliance Policies, Compliance Risk, Confidentiality, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Function, Legal Services, Policy Development, Risk Management Framework, Tactical Planning, Team Management