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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 an Import/Export Operations Specialist, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
**Job Overview**
The Import/Export Operations Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the compliant, timely, 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 directly impact patient 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 operations,logistics, 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 berequired(up to 10%), primarily within the region.
Certifications:Customs or trade compliance certifications (e.g., CILT, IATA, or equivalent) are preferred but notrequired.
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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
Import/Export Operations Specialist in Leeds employer: J&J Family of Companies
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