Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations

Role Summary

Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional GTC relating to BioMarin operations, and primary SME for US import activities for Biomarin, ensuring that all shipments are conducted in compliance with international regulatory requirements and are not adversely impacted due to failure to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Active participation in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate wide GTC programs encompassing an organizational policy and supporting procedures to include audit readiness, risk mitigation and training
• Participate in Global Trade related projects and initiatives such as Duty Draw Back and Customs Reconciliation, First Sale for Export programs.
• Ensuring key performance indicators are utilized to measure and improve critical aspects of GTC adherence
• Driving business solutions and continuous improvement initiatives which will add value to the Supply Chain function and the wider company
• Development and maintenance of internal and external relationships through effective communication to foster GTC Compliance within and across BioMarin functions
• Monitor Customs Community Directives and biopharmaceutical regulations, aligning current processes to comply with changing requirements
• Audit regional trade documentation retention and incorporated shipping and customs declarations for accuracy including valuation, HS classification, and country of origin determination
• Work with stakeholders to ensure proper correct valuation of products
• Coordinate and advise on contract terms and conditions, Incoterms and analysis of trade lanes
• Provide oversight and performance management of outsourced brokerage services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of import and export transactions and the compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Customs Brokerage License preferred
• Demonstrated implementation of innovative ideas that transform how work achieves results
• Minimum of 5 years‚Äô experience in the area of Global Trade & Compliance with demonstrated experience of: Understanding and responsiveness to international Customs regimes, in-country authority requirements etc.
• Implementing duty mitigation programs eg. Duty Draw back, First Sale for Export.
• Minimum of 3 years‚Äô experience in a GxP Pharma/biotech role
• Cold Chain experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive improvements within and across functions which enable compliance and mitigate risk
• Ability to effectively work autonomously and independently

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with a global focus both internally and externally
• High level of accountability and ability to be a change agent in a highly regulated industry
• Flexibility and ability to deal with changing priorities without losing sight of the overall business
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills working with all levels and within an environment of constant change
• Proactive and energetic outlook with an unwillingness to accept the status quo
• Interaction and collaboration with team members, peers and senior management
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Customs Brokerage License preferred

Additional Requirements

• None specified