Senior Manager, Trade Compliance and Logistics

Job Overview

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Pharma America) seeks a Global Trade Compliance and Logistics Senior Manager to oversee U.S. customs and trade regulations, manage import/export compliance, drive continuous improvement, and serve as the subject‑matter expert for trade compliance.

Global Trade Compliance

• Support international movement of company materials, ensuring compliance with customs and regulatory agencies (CBP, FDA, USDA, CDC, BIS, Census, EPA, etc.) across all programs.
• Own U.S. trade compliance systems, policies, processes, and relationships.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company‑wide trade compliance programs, aligned with CBP and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor new U.S. trade regulations, maintain compliance, integrate changes into operations and SOPs, and update management on impacts.
• Conduct internal import/export audits, support post‑entry audits, resolve discrepancies, drive corrections, reconcile or protest as needed, verify valuation methods, and ensure compliant record‑keeping.
• Lead enterprise trade compliance awareness and detail operational training.
• Assess and report transaction testing results, including compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate customs clearance for new and escalated entries.
• Maintain trade classifications and country‑of‑origin determinations.
• Lead annual Customs Reconciliation activities.
• Oversee import/export security programs, including CTPAT.
• Advise management on trade developments, opportunities, and risk impacts.
• Lead continuous improvement in import/export activities, maintain current documentation, and recommend cost avoidance, duty mitigation, best practices, and corrective actions.
• Serve as SME on trade matters, including HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, denied parties, embargoes, duty/tax reduction programs, and red‑flag issues.
• Provide guidance on Incoterms, licensing requirements, and import/export schemes to support the global supply chain.
• Analyze and interpret complex trade compliance issues and data from multiple sources to make sound decisions and deliver effective business solutions.

Logistics & International Transport Management

• Assist in oversight of operations to move materials efficiently between CMOs, CPOs, 3PLs, Clinical Operations, and distribution centers.
• Proactively manage international transportation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain compliance with international transportation regulations and pharmaceutical cold chain requirements.
• Coordinate shipments of API, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Promote and maintain GxP compliance across the network.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience developing procedures and delivering education and workshops.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to read and interpret government regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly organized in thought, communication, and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Curious, continuous‑improvement mindset that challenges the status quo.
• Work hours may include meetings outside normal business hours; peak periods may require additional time.
• Occasional domestic travel (~5%) may be required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 7+ years of logistics and trade compliance experience, including 5+ years in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, preferably for products under FDA authority.
• Experience with pharmaceutical HTS and ECCN classifications, valuation, country‑of‑origin determinations, and the CBP ACE portal.
• Experience with Customs Reconciliation, royalties, true‑ups, and assists preferred.
• Experience with the CBP CTPAT program.
• Ability to lead external partners, including customs brokers, customs counsel, freight forwarders, and parcel/courier providers.
• Working knowledge of GxP principles.
• Working knowledge of free trade agreements, foreign trade zones, and VAT/GST mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Participation in industry groups such as ICPA and AAEI.
• NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification preferred.
• Experience in international logistics, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.

Travel Requirements

Primarily remote role with periodic on‑site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Fast‑paced environment handling multiple demands.
• Exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
• High level of initiative and independence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

People Management

• This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct reports or formal people‑management responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary range: $149,700.00 – $187,100.00. Compensation also includes merit‑based increases, short‑term incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan eligibility, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, additional time off during the last week of December, and 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire with annual accrual thereafter.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data

All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential, in accordance with applicable law.

Compliance

Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the best industry practices and highest ethical standards.

Drug Screening Requirements

Applicants for sales/field, manufacturing, or other designated roles will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

Accessibility

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) endeavors to make its application process accessible to all. For accommodation requests, contact [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

EEO Statement

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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