Trade Operations Lead

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🏖️ New Jersey, Texas – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $94k - $151.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Johnson & Johnson

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

<Johnson & Johnson> is a global healthcare company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer health products. The company focuses on innovative medicines and therapies across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and cardiopulmonary areas, and develops MedTech solutions in cardiovascular, orthopaedics, surgery and vision. Johnson & Johnson also engages in health & wellness education, large-scale manufacturing, investor activities and global social-impact initiatives.

📋 Description

• Provide hands-on operational ownership and tactical oversight of Southern-border maquila activities and U.S. import/export execution • Serve as the primary operational representative to U.S. Customs (CBP), FDA as applicable, customs brokers, carriers, 3PLs, surety providers, maquila partners, and governmental authorities • Ensure compliance and integrity of Importer of Record and Exporter of Record responsibilities across the U.S. territory • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) to avoid bond claims, penalties, and supply disruptions • Respond to RFIs, audits, and inquiries from U.S. Customs, FDA, and other government agencies; coordinate evidence collection and follow-up through resolution • Monitor compliance KPIs, duty optimization opportunities, drawback, FTZ and bonded solutions, and cost-saving opportunities • Drive SOPs, controls, and process improvements for cross-border trade, TIB management, and maquila operations • Serve as trade compliance SME for cross-functional and Operating Company projects, providing analysis, implementation guidance, and risk assessments • Use trade software to reconcile, audit, and checkpoint end-to-end transactions involving Maquila, Mexico Inbound, IMMEX, Pedimentos, Mexican exports, and U.S. imports • Build relationships with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Tax, and Finance stakeholders • Maintain audit readiness for customs, trade, and regulatory inspections • Implement and track duty-savings initiatives, including drawback, preferential origin claims, and FTZ strategies • Partner with J&J Deliver Quality and other areas to ensure compliance with corporate frameworks and guidelines

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience) required • Fluent Spanish / English required • Licensed Customs Broker and/or Certified Customs Specialist preferred • 6–10 years of progressive experience in customs, trade compliance, or cross-border operations; specific experience with maquiladora/IMMEX, or equivalent programs, strongly preferred • Hands-on experience acting as or closely supporting Importer of Record and Exporter of Record responsibilities for U.S. imports/exports • Direct experience managing Maquila and/or Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) processes and lifecycle preferred • Experience with SAP GTS, customs entry software, and EDI/ACE integrations • Prior experience supporting FDA-regulated product imports/exports or working with regulated supply-chains • Experience with duty mitigation programs (FTZ, drawback) and preferential origin documentation • Demonstrated experience working directly with U.S. Customs (CBP) and managing customs broker/forwarder relationships • Strong knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, country-of-origin rules, duty regimes, USMCA, ACE/AES filing processes, and broker interactions • Proven ability to manage complex operational issues, lead cross-functional projects, and influence stakeholders without direct authority • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with regulators, vendors, and senior leadership

🏖️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) • Savings plan (401(k)) • Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year • Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year • Inclusive interview-process accommodations for applicants with disabilities