Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance (remote)

embecta, formerly part of BD, is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, leveraging its nearly 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com.

The Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance leads embecta’s global trade compliance team, providing legal guidance on export/import regulations and sanctions. They serve as embecta’s Trade Compliance Global Process Owner, providing strategic legal guidance on export/import regulations and sanctions. They develop and maintain the trade compliance program, partnering with legal teams to mitigate global trade risks. Overseeing compliance activities, including restricted party screening and anti-boycott reporting, and implements employee training programs with the global supply chain regional logistics teams.  This position can be remote from the United States or Europe.

• Serve as embecta’s Trade Compliance GPO (Global Process Owner).
• Lead the global compliance team.
• Oversee compliance activities, including restricted party screening and anti-boycott reporting
• Partner with legal teams to develop standards and mitigate global trade risks.
• Implement employee training programs on trade compliance.
• Set strategic direction and implement auditing & monitoring compliance programs.
• Collaborate with regions and business units to ensure compliance with export trade laws.
• Support Global Broker strategy and RFQ.
• Manage customs brokerage partners, including KPI’s, Metrics, and quarterly business reviews.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Assist in the development, forecasting, and management of trade related cost and transactions
• Implement the SAP modules and integrations required for best-in-class trade operations

This role will report to the Director, Global Logistics & Trade COE and will have regular interaction across the operational and executive teams.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7-10 years of experience in global trade compliance, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role
• Experience in interpreting and applying international trade laws and regulations
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and programs related to trade compliance
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management processes and frameworks
• Strong working knowledge and experience across the operational functions within supply chain
• Experience working cross functionally with various departments such as legal, logistics, supply chain, and quality to ensure compliance

COMPETENCIES:

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Provides a deep understanding of global trade compliance regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and customs management

Risk Management:

• Provide legal and compliance guidance on EAR, OFAC sanctions, global export controls, and trade controls
• Monitor and communicate tariff changes, risks and potential mitigations

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities to interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business operations

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey compliance requirements and collaborate with various stakeholders including the embecta executive team

Leadership & management skills:

• Proven leadership skills to manage and mentor a team of trade compliance professionals
• Develop and implement employee training programs on trade compliance.
• Set strategic direction and implement auditing & compliance monitoring programs

Problem-Solving & cross functional collaboration:

• Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues related to customs and trade compliance
• Collaborate with regions and business units to ensure compliance with export trade laws while enabling business growth

Brokerage operations & financial forecasting:

• Develop and execute the global brokerage strategy and brokerage RFP processes
• Assist in the development, forecasting, and management of global budgets related to duties and trade

Technological Proficiency:

• Familiarity with trade management software, automation tools, and data analytics platforms to enhance compliance monitoring

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in business, supply chain, or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Customs Broker certification or related training, preferred

OTHER REQUIREMTNS:

• Ability to travel up to 25-30%, as required

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.