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:

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Global Transportation & Trade Operations EMEA supports both sectors of Johnson & Johnson: MedTech and Innovative Medicines, leads a sophisticated transportation and trade operations network across Europe, Middle East and Africa supporting various modalities and service levels driving outstanding performance operations, transport reliability and trade compliance and maximising Integrated Logistics Operations (Control Tower) and Third-Party Logistic sourcing base.

Purpose of the position is to be the Trade Compliance responsible for CILAG AG in accordance with the Global Trade Compliance Standards to ensure compliant, lean and efficient import & export processes in EMEA, managing Customs Clearance Agents while minimising risks and reducing the overall E2E operating costs.

The focus for this role will be the close collaboration and partnership with the different Segment and Global Trade Compliance functions in end-to-end Supply Chain to strive for reliable and compliant day to day import operations.

Coordination and operational oversight of regional Trade Compliance set up. The Role will be key contact towards the business for accurate setup of product classification, country of origin & valuation. In collaboration with Global Trade Controls and Transport and Trade Operations deploy Global J&J trade compliance standards, striving to improve compliance and mature trade operations capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Trade Compliance DRI for the assigned area of business
• Oversee compliance with Customs & Trade related legislation and regulations.
• Establish, document and ensure periodic update of trade compliance processes and procedures in accordance with the Global Standards
• Develop and deliver training, cross-functionally, to relevant collaborators.
• Support Cilag AG Global Trade Compliance Internal Assessment program by carrying out site assessments and managing identified improvements/developments.
• Ensure compliance with, and optimisation of, all applicable customs special procedures (IPR, OPR, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import, etc)
• Support Cilag AG’s participation in Supply Chain Security and Import Compliance Programs (eg, AEO).
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of customs related records in accordance with JnJ and Legal requirements.
• Drive EMEA duty savings projects and initiatives with close collaboration with Global Trade Controls leadership team
• Conduct analysis on import/export data to identify potential duty mitigation opportunities
• Coordinate smooth internal and external trade compliance audits, conducted by Customs Authorities and internal auditors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Logistics, Tax, Finance, Sites etc.) to support corporate planning initiatives
• Support department requirements for documentation collection, evaluation, and retention.
• Serve as a company contact with internal partners and external service providers including our customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
• Support in research and preparation of binding rulings, scope rulings, post-entry amendments.
• Support HTS classification (US and International),
• Post shipment/entry document review for Customs audit.
• Support other International Logistics and Trade Compliance team initiatives, as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Trade Compliance / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business / Law / Finance or equivalentexperience required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of six (6) years of confirmed experience in Trade Compliance area
• Experience with international trade flows and import/export documentation
• Experience in customs brokerage activities, 3PL management
• Experience and/or training in one or more of the following areas of competence: Union Customs Code (UCC), World Customs Organization, HTS code determination, Customs valuation principles, rules of origin, free trade agreements, INCOTERMS.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different organizations
• Innovative approach with capability for problem solving, compliance orientation/GDP knowledge/quality mentality, business case development and trade-off alignment
• Customer oriented and a pro-active attitude.

Preferred:

• Good Project management and change management skills

Other:

• Requires proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Management, Audit Reporting, Business Behavior, Business Writing, Coaching, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Corporate Investigations, Critical Thinking, Legal Function, Legal Services, People Centricity, Problem Solving, Process Improvements