Manager, APAC Trade Lead
Core
Provide operational trade compliance leadership and support for import/export and customs processes across the Asia-Pacific region to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable trade operations.
Role type
Manager, Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Operations
Builds
Compliant product flow and supply chain execution for DePuy Synthes (medical devices) across APAC
Domain
Healthcare (Medical Devices) + International Trade/Logistics
Required skills
International trade compliance, Customs regulations, Import/export operations, Risk assessment, Stakeholder management, Process standardization, Audit readiness, External partner management
Preferred skills
Medical device/pharma industry experience, Global trade systems/ERP, Process standardization leadership, Customs audit experience, Regional hub operations, Analytical problem-solving
Technologies
ERP platforms, Trade automation tools, TMS
Responsibilities
Provide regional trade leadership ensuring compliance with customs/import/export regulations; Serve as primary APAC point of contact for global trade operations; Partner with global/regional teams (supply chain, logistics, quality, finance, legal) to enable compliant product movement; Oversee and standardize trade processes, controls, and documentation; Monitor trade performance metrics and lead corrective actions; Support product launches and supply chain transformations by managing trade impacts; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost, cycle time, and compliance; Engage with external partners (brokers, freight forwarders, authorities).
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
