Manager, EMEA Trade Lead

The Manager, EMEA Trade Lead is responsible for leading and executing trade compliance strategy across the EMEA region to ensure adherence to applicable customs, import/export, and trade regulations. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to enable compliant and efficient cross-border operations while supporting business growth. The position plays a critical role in mitigating regulatory risk, strengthening governance, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA markets.,

• Lead EMEA trade compliance activities in alignment with global trade policies and regional regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert on customs, import/export controls, tariffs, free trade agreements, and trade regulations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to support compliant product movement and business operations.
• Oversee trade compliance processes, controls, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate trade-related risks, including the impact of regulatory changes on EMEA operations.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and engagements related to trade compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, data quality, and compliance governance.
• Provide guidance and training to regional stakeholders on trade compliance requirements and best practices., Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
  
  Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Finance, ora relatedfield (required).
• Master's degree, MBA, or advanced coursework in trade,logistics, or compliance (preferred).
Experience and Skills: Required:
• Typically6-8years of experience in trade compliance, customs, supply chain, or a related field, with regional or global scope.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export controls.
• Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to assess regulatory risk and implement effective compliance controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly.
Preferred:
• Experience inthe medical device,pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with global trade systems, ERP platforms, and compliance reporting tools.
• Experience supporting or leading regulatory audits and inspections.
• Proventrack recordof driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Experience working across multiple EMEA markets and cultures.
Other:
• Language: Englishproficiencyrequired;additionalEuropean languages preferred.
• Travel: Up to 20% international travel within EMEA.
• Certifications: Trade compliance orcustoms-relatedcertificationspreferred., Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Customer Centricity, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Materials Handling, Order Management, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Productivity Planning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Team Management

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