【COMPANY OVERVIEW】
Global Life Sciences Company
【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】
Work with global and regional stakeholders to support the execution of the Global Trade strategy for Japan
Develop and maintain adequate local import and export compliance policies and related guidance
Oversee of local import and export audit and monitoring program Report results of self-testing and risk assessment to leadership and drive implementation of any countermeasures
Provide day to day trade compliance advise/guidance to associates in the business, trade and legal teams including sharing of controlled and non-controlled data, disposition of any potential matches that result from screening, etc.
Monitor updates to export laws and regulations, assess the impact on company’s and its subsidiaries’ systems and processes, and modify export processes and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance
Develop and administer training (both online and in person) on export matters that reflect the latest developments in Trade Compliance regulations
Support regional Compliance and duty management programs including (but not limited to) import/export operations, import and export classification, relevant Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Valuation, and other programs
Serve as the single point of contact for all import and export trade related matters in Japan
Apply for various Government permits where needed to facilitate seamless exports and imports
Support the Japan legal entities during Customs audits and other relevant government agency inquiries
Manage activities of regional customs brokers to ensure timely border clearance
Conduct business reviews with regional stakeholders on an ongoing basis to drive continuous improvement
【Qualifications】
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of trade compliance experience specific to Japan, Trade compliance lawyer or Big Four Firm working experience is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment
Experience supporting both import and export regulatory compliance programs
Knowledge of import/export operational process and customs requirements
Ability to communicate (verbal, written) effectively in English across multiple levels
Experience working in the healthcare industry preferred
Six sigma and/or lean experience preferred