Manager, Trade Operations

**The Role**:
The Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance - APAC collaborates with Global Operations & Compliance to ensures that transactions satisfy legal requirements to file complete and accurate export and import declarations with local customs and other government authorities for international shipments. Assist with the development and management of a comprehensive export/import framework to ensure compliance within the regional regulations. This position will collaborate with local teams in APAC region and build great relationships with the International Production / Materials planning, Legal, Logistics, Tax Teams and upskill / train as required.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Work as part of the Trade Compliance team.

Manage Projects and Tasks, as assigned, within the team and/or with external teams and/or vendors

Oversee the operational processes for assuring trade compliance review and approval relating to valuation, export licensing, technical data, foreign travel, re-exports, re-transfers, and export and import shipments under the APAC regulation include local laws.

Be responsible for the trade compliance matters relating to the customs exports and imports (valuation, classification, preference or origin, country of origin, export controls include restricted party screening) accordance with the APAC regulation include local laws.

Provide technical advice on Customs topics such as classification, origin, valuation, Special Procedures, etc.

Lead and manage trade compliance review, audits, and risk management.

Implement action for resolution of export / import compliance problems, questions, or complaints.

Ensure configuration and control of the export / import registry and trade compliance documentation is maintained.

Ensure accurate maintenance of trade compliance records (import / exports) in accordance with local requirements.

Support new process requirements across the business.

Establish and maintain relations with appropriate government regulatory agencies.

Provide performance metrics for export and import processes.

Makes professional judgement as to when to refer decisions / issues to Sr. Manager. Consults and keeps manager informed at significant checkpoints.

Ensure standardized and integrated international trade procedures are implemented to maximize corporate efficiency and minimize regulatory risk.

Main responsible of the customs broker relationship.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business) or equivalent experience in place of a degree

Minimum 8 year of work experience, including at least 4 years of experience in a compliance, legal, auditing or investigation role in life sciences, preferably in the biotechnology, medical device, and/or pharmaceutical industries.

Strong operational knowledge and experience in import and export compliance polices and audit procedures.

Experience and knowledge of bonded warehouses and 3PLs

Strong customer focus, work ethic and integrity

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a positive attitude.

Strong critical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

You love what you do, and it shows

A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo

Must be self-directed, proactive, motivated, and a fast learner.

Able to work independently

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work confidently within groups in a multinational company and respond to global/cultural sensitivities.

Communicate effectively in English, spoken and written

Excellent time management

Knowledge is SAP GTS and SAP Fiori

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanopa