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ImportExport Operations Specialist

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Leeds - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Transportation Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for anImport/Export Operations Specialistlocatedin Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom.

Job Overview

The Import/Export Operations Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the complianttimely and costeffective movement of DePuy Synthes products across international borders. This position supports global supply chain continuity by managing customs processes trade documentation and regulatory requirements for imports and exports. The role offers the opportunity to work in a highly regulated fastpaced medical device environment where accuracy partnership and operational excellence directlyimpactpatient care and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daytoday import and export operations to ensure ontime delivery and compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.

  • Prepare review andmaintainaccuratetrade documentation including commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin and customs declarations.

  • Coordinate with freight forwarders customs brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues delays or discrepancies.

  • Ensure adherence to UK EU and global customs laws trade compliance requirements and DePuy Synthes internal standards.

  • Monitor and support customs clearance activities including tariff classification valuation and duty management.

  • Maintainaccuraterecords and documentationin accordance withaudit quality and regulatory requirements.

  • Partner with supply chain procurement quality and finance teams to support efficient crossborder material flows.

  • Identifyopportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency compliance and cost control within import/export operations.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Logistics International Business ora relatedfield (required).

  • Professional training or coursework in international trade or customs compliance (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Typically requires3-5years of experiencein import/export operationslogistics or global trade compliance within a regulated environment.

  • Working knowledge of customs regulations trade compliance and international shipping processes.

  • Experience preparing and reviewing import/export documentation with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

  • Experience supporting import/export activities for medical devices pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated products.

  • Familiarity with UK and EU customs processes including postBrexit trade requirements.

  • Experience working with ERP or trade management systems.

  • Exposure toaudits inspections or regulatory reviews related to customs or trade compliance.

Other:

  • Language:Proficiencyin English (required).Additionallanguage skills are a plus.

  • Travel:Limited travel may be(up to 10%) primarily within the region.

  • Certifications:Customs or trade compliance certifications (e.g. CILT IATA or equivalent) are preferred but not.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior Coaching Data Analysis Detail-Oriented Digital Supply Chain Management Distribution Management Document Management Issue Escalation Order Management Problem Solving Safety-Oriented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Strategic Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Transportation Management Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Transportation Security

Required Experience:

IC


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