Manager – Global Clinical Supply Chain Import-Export Operations

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

GOALS:

• Oversee and directly manage Takeda’s Import and Export Logistics and Trade Compliance activities across the planet while ensuring that shipments are executed in accordance with the rules and regulatory requirements of Customs and other applicable governmental agencies in the affected countries.
• The position places emphasis on developing and providing vendor oversight of carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers in relation to import and export activities.
• Candidates should have an expert level of logistics understanding allowing them to tightly control shipment execution while exercising superior control over Takeda’s vendors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage daily import and export transactions by providing direction and oversight to logistic vendors while simultaneously executing communication with cross functional Takeda teams to ensure the shipping process meets product quality control standards, project timelines and staying compliant with all Import and Export regulations including those of US Government, EU Government, CBP, USDA, FDA, Fish Wildlife, CDC, and any other potential foreign government agencies.
• Prepare relevant import/export documents (i.e., customs invoices, application for import/export permits) and determine classifications such as Country of Origin, HTS Codes, Export Commerce Control Number (ECCN), FDA product codes, and customs valuations for products imported/exported in support Takeda projects.
• Instruct customs brokers and freight forwarders on the clearance of import/export transactions.
• Create educational and proactive communications to influence different functional groups to ensure import/export solutions being considered adhere to international trade regulations and product quality.
• Assist in the management of the development of contracts, maintain vendor relationships and ensure the cost-effective performance of all international logistical services providers (forwarders/carriers). 
• Develop and maintain updated control documents (policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions) for Import and Export activities by collaborating with global import/export groups.
• Work with internal stakeholders proactively to influence and ensure import/export solutions being considered adhere to international trade regulations and product quality.
• Identify key opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to eliminate compliance deficiencies in import/export operations.
• Optimize cold chain and temperature-controlled shipments to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in Business, Science or Law
• 6 or more years’ experience in R&D material management/clinical supplies/logistics, including 4 years’ experience in importing and exporting in pharmaceutical, chemical, munitions, high end electronics or biopharma industry.
• Strong understanding and experience with international trade compliance laws and regulations including but not limited to, imports, exports, economic sanctions, Harmonization Tariff system (HTS), country of origin, and Free Trade Agreements.

Preferred: 

• HAZMAT Certification IATA and DOT
• US Customs Broker License