Specialist, Global Trade Compliance Officer at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

122300.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Trade Compliance, Project Management, Audit Experience, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Trade Regulations, CAPA Plans, Training Development, Policy Implementation, International Trade, Microsoft Products, Trade Compliance Audits, Due Diligence, Continuous Improvement, Trade Compliance Systems

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Reporting to our Company’s Global Supply Chain Director, the Specialist will support the development and implementation of global trade compliance policies, procedures, and related training. The Specialist will interface with internal customers, external vendors, and service providers as needed. This role is a key part of the team driving global trade compliance policies and procedures within our Company Animal Health. Additionally, the Specialist will assist the Director in conducting audits of our Company Animal Health import and export operations globally. The Animal Health Trade Compliance Team is primarily responsible for identifying trade compliance requirements, supporting various our Company Animal Health locations with trade questions and issues, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring our Company Animal Health compliance through audits and assessments. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain divisional policies, guidelines, and standards that support compliant and efficient trade compliance systems. Provide guidance and oversight to sites and other local operations to align local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with corporate and divisional policies. Drive the implementation of GTC Global Standards, collaborating with the GTC Center of Excellence (COE) and Global Trade Management (GTM) when necessary. Develop and update trade compliance training materials related to the GTC Global Standards and requirements, and support training for involved employees using the best possible methods. Act as the liaison between our Company Corporate Global Trade Compliance and the Animal Health business. Support due diligence and implementation of proposed Business Development (BD) projects (M&A, Divestitures, Joint Ventures). Interpret regulatory trade requirements into consistent and effective trade processes, systems, and tools. Conduct detailed trade compliance audits of our Company’s global export and import operations and generate audit reports. Assist local sites in developing robust CAPA plans with realistic implementation timelines. Review and approve evidence of CAPA completion to ensure compliance with company policy and local regulations. Support Global Logistics and others in continuously improving our Company Animal Health trade compliance risk level. Education Requirements: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required Skills and Experience: Broker’s License or advanced degree preferred. Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time. Minimum 4 to 6 years of functional expertise in international trade or equivalent. Conceptual and practical expertise in Global Trade Compliance and Global Trade Operations. Working knowledge of import, export, and country-specific trade regulations. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex technical regulations and assist in the development of policies and standards. Audit experience and skills desired. Strong project management experience and ability to drive CAPA and continuous improvement. Prior experience interfacing with international companies. Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word). Experience or ability to work with global trade management systems like ACE, SAP GTS. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. #MSJR Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Administrative Policies, Business Development, Company Due Diligence, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Policies, Compliance Remediation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Support, Data Privacy Law, Detail-Oriented, Divestitures, Documentations, Financial Compliance, Global Logistics, Global Supply Chain, International Trade Finance, IS Audit, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Policy Procedures, Problem Solving, Project Risk Assessments, Regulatory Affairs Management {+ 4 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $77,700.00 - $122,300.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/18/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R377030

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Responsibilities

The Specialist will support the development and implementation of global trade compliance policies and procedures, and assist in conducting audits of import and export operations. This role involves interfacing with internal customers and external vendors to ensure compliance across the organization.