Sr Manager Trade Compliance APAC

Primary Function of Position

The Senior Manager of Trade Compliance APAC will involve leading executing and maintaining compliance with APAC Customs and regulations. This position will drive the overall trade compliance strategies activities and requirements for the medical devices import export and trade regulations within the region. He/she will ensure regional compliance with all applicable company policies and customs and other government agency regulations while managing the expeditions flow of international trade. The responsibility also includes process improvements related to Trade Compliance and cross functional activities. The incumbent will establish relationships with cross functional stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop implement and manage the relevant trade compliance policies and procedures manuals and standard work documents necessary to successfully manage import and export operations across the region.  
• Supervise import/ export transactions processes and documentation requirements to facilitate the smooth flow of goods across borders while minimizing delays and costs.
• Manage and mentor import/ export compliance personnel and develop staff including hiring goal setting performance coaching teamwork and projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs compliance matters providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on complex issues and transactions.
• Elaborate common practices and process improvements and assess potential of automation.
• Oversee daily import / export shipment clearance operations. Lead broker reviews and monitoring to enhance broker performance and cycle times.
• Manage compliance with preferentialand nonpreferential trade duty suspension drawback programs and economical customs procedures where applicable.
• Ensure Regional data integrity related to tariff classification country of origin and regulatory information declared to Customs and other Government Agencies.
• Submit and monitor import and export permits/ license applications and customs rulings as needed.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems to incomplete/inaccurate customs documentation and/or other border crossing issues.
• Develop and implement audit programs to ensure the accuracy in the shipping document and customs declaration. 
• Oversee import and export recordkeeping practices to ensure compliance with Corporate Policy and regulations of all government agencies.
• Supervise pre and postentry audits related to customs declaration forwarder/ brokers other logistics service providers and suppliers. Follow up with appropriate corrective action and make corrections when noncompliance is identified.
• Monitor forwarders and customs brokers and evaluate adherence to Intuitive Brokerage SOP and metrics. Report findings to Corporate Trade Compliance and follow up with documented corrective action related to monthly brokerage metrics reports.
• Monitor export shipments within the region for compliance enduse statements embargos antiboycott etc.
• Manage compliance initiative and continuous improvement projects with minimal assistance and oversight.
• Assist maintain and communicate Intuitive Trade Compliance Manuals policies and procedures and trade compliance guidelines.
• Develop and conduct internal risk assessments. Followup with Compliance Improvement Plans.
• Monitor and report on trade compliance effectiveness identify gaps advise on local risk and manage mitigation of these risks.
• Develop and implement crossfunctional training program on import/ export requirements.
• Assist in global and/or regional compliance initiatives internal audit and selfassessment programs.
• Participate as core team member on new product development new market launch new product launch ensuring that all Trade Compliance requirements are met.
• Research and make decisions regarding Regional Customs and other government agency requirements for medical device products related to acquisitions and develop process maps where applicable.
• Engage Global Trade Compliance to research Customs and regulatory requirements for new destination markets including classification import licenses valuation documentation and import and export restrictions and communicate back to medical device business.
• Evaluate IT solutions to streamline and improve upon current Regional Trade Compliance practices communicate requirements to IT and assist with testing and solutions implementation.
• Monitor Customs Legislation aligning business process to comply with changing requirements including trusted trader programs (e.g.: AEO Known Shipper).
• Create action plans to address noncompliance within region.
• Lead the broker selection RFP and onboarding them.
• Regular reporting and presentation to senior management of regional trade compliance and status updates.
• Prompt potential customer and broker contract review suggesting red lines and alternative language consistent with Intuitive Surgical contract risk guidance.
• Support Intuitive Surgical culture by performing work that is consistently effectively and reliably in accordance with the Companys values and expectations.
• Performs other duties tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• In depth knowledge of Trade Compliance principles (customs valuation incoterms license and permits country of origin HTS classifications duty optimization / Free Trade Agreements export controls and sanctions etc.
• In depth knowledge of customs regulations other government agencies (Health Authority Agricultural department etc. importing regulations Export Regulations and International Trade requirements.
• At least 10 years managing and building high performing teams.
• Experience with leading executing and maintaining Trade Compliance programs.
• Demonstrate ability to transform strategic vision into innovative solutions from existing resources.
• Experience in managing and leading RFP RFQ logistics providers (Customs broker) selection and onboarding.
• Must possess strong analytical and change management skills critical thinking and problem solving with experience in risk management processes and gap analysis.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and present effectively and persuasively at all levels.
• Bring extensive industry knowledge and demonstrated ability to influence at the Intuitive leadership site level.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization skills able to multitask and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong crossfunctional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise. Ability to manage multiple crossorganizational projects.
• Must be a team player work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong working experience with databases enterprise resource planning (ERP) global trade automation solutions and the Customs System functionality.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining the Supply Chain Security or AEO programs.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelors degree in supply chain logistics international trade or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in import and export operations trade/ logistics compliance.
• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent professional trade certifications

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.
• Travel required (up to 25 both domestic and international.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Understanding and experience with the importation and exportation of medical devices.
• Experience in implementing Global Trade Management Software.
• Experience with Agile and SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Previous customs compliance experience is preferred.
• SixSigma experienced or CPIM preferred.

Additional Information :

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime