Job Description

Job Description

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

As a Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing daily Trade Compliance operations within the US/ Canada as well as providing guidance and support to regional managers within the countries where Gilead has an IOR/EOR presence.

The candidate must have expert knowledge in all aspects relating to Importing into every WCO/WTO member country, Exporting, EAR Classification, OFAC, BIS, Harmonized Tariff Classification, Customs Valuation, Denied Party Screening and Country of Origin determination, CTPAT.

Experience working with PGAs such as the FDA in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of all export and import compliance tasks and projects.
• Manage Customs brokers to facilitate and support the efficient and timely customs clearance process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance in accordance with new regulations, guidelines and relevant agencies.
• Interface with PGAs, Custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations.
• Manage and assign HTS classifications, Export Control Classification (ECCN) and country of origin information.
• Manage import/export recordkeeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by CBP, CBSA and Gilead’s corporate policy.
• Ensure transactions are screened against Denied Person and Entities list for restricted end-uses, and diversion.
• Monitor, measure and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to import/export activities with goal to drive ongoing process improvement.
• Develop and foster relationships with internal departments, plant, and warehouse operations, including R & D, Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, Tax, Legal, involved in import/export activities.
• Review opportunities for cost reductions and provide recommendations to Leadership Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
• Associate's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
• Bachelors (or equivalent) with 6+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required OR
• Masters (or equivalent) with 4+ years of related experience in International Trade Compliance/ Supply Chain Management required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customs Broker License.
• Strong technical knowledge of Customs laws and regulations.
• Experience implementing, managing, and collaborating on trade compliance programs.
• Known for communicating effectively with compliance management and business leaders and teams, including excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Identifying compliance gaps and recommending process improvements for global supply chain.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Ability to influence internal and external partners without direct authority utilizing excellent collaboration skills.
• Reputation for providing sound oversight, advice, and counsel on import / export compliance issues.
• Self-Motivated / Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of SAP GTS

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
  

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