Sr. Manager, Trade and Customs

7 days ago


Singapore Vantive Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Sr. Global Trade and Customs Manager is responsible for leading trade compliance and customs operations across the APAC region. This role ensures adherence to import/export regulations, drives strategic trade initiatives, and supports operational excellence. The Sr. Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and external partners to maintain compliant, efficient, and cost-effective cross-border operations.

This role is critical to ensuring Vantive's ongoing ability to trade across country borders in a seamless, complaint, and efficient manner. This role will drive strategy and execution across 4 key areas:

  • Trade Facilitation
  • Trade Program Management (C-TPAT, AEO)
  • Trade Compliance/ Risk Management
  • Trade Cost Optimization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert (SME) on trade and customs matters, advising internal teams and external partners
  • Monitor and assess regulatory changes across the region; implement compliance strategies to mitigate risks and ensure adherence
  • Lead regional execution of trade programs such as C-TPAT, AEO, and other trusted trader initiatives
  • Oversee classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and export controls for regional transactions
  • Implement and maintain regional SOPs and work instructions for import/export compliance
  • Manage customs audits, inquiries, and post-entry/export procedures, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation
  • Drive cost optimization through trade mechanisms such as FTZs, duty drawback, FTA programs, and tariff engineering
  • Develop and report on regional trade KPIs and performance metrics
  • Support digital trade initiatives including master data management and compliance screening standards (HTS, ECCN, COO, DPL)
  • Provide training to regional teams and stakeholders to promote awareness and adherence to trade compliance standards
  • Collaborate with supply chain, finance, legal, and external partners to resolve trade-related issues and support business objectives

Minium Required Qualification, Experience & Skillsets

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is required
  • Customs Broker license or equivalent certification is preferred
  • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credentials are preferred
  • Strong background in HTS classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and trade program management (e.g., C-TPAT, AEO, ISA, SASP)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
  • Proficiency in trade management systems such as SAP, Thomson Reuters OneSource, and analytics/reporting platforms
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in international trade compliance, customs operations, and regulatory affairs
  • At least 5 years of direct people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading teams across multiple organizational layers
  • Proven experience managing formal audits and interactions with Customs, SAT, Ministries of Health, and other regulatory agencies
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals is ideal
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and demonstrated ability to perform advanced analytics
  • Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams across multiple geographies

Reasonable Accommodation

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