Sr Manager Customs

**Company Description**

At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.

Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

- **Leadership and Program Management**
- Develop, implement, and oversee a robust global trade compliance program for all material import, export and transfers
- Guide local sites regarding customs and trade compliance activities
- Establish internal policies, SOPs, and compliance manuals inline with international trade and authority requirements
- Conduct regular compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans to ensure program effectiveness

- **Customs and Trade Operations**
- Ensure all import and export activities comply with applicable customs laws and global trade regulations
- Oversee relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to ensure timely, compliant clearance of shipments.
- Provide guidance and standards for import/export documentation ( invoices, certificates of origin etc)
- Ensure accurate product classifications (HTS/ECCN), country of origin determination and customs valuation for all materials.
- Ensure compliance with free trade agreements and other preferential trade programs.
- Ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations (e.g. DEA import/export permits )

- **Regulatory and Export Control Compliance**
- Ensure compliance with relevant international export control regulations (dual use etc).
- Oversee denied/restricted party screenings, embargo compliance and sanctions management.
- Maintain readiness for government audits and inspections by others authorities in the network.

- **Data management and reporting**
- Ensure complete and accurate trade documentation and records within the network
- Manage trade compliance data in ERP and other trade management systems.
- Develop and monitor compliance KPI’s and metrics for executive reporting.

- **Training and stakeholder communications**
- Provide training to internal teams ( procurement, logistics, supply chain, quality etc.) on customs and trade compliance policies
- Act as the primary contact with customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders and regulatory agencies.
- Support audit and inspects by customs and health authorities.
- Communicate regulatory changes and provide actionable guidance to ensure continued compliance.
- Promote a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in global trade practice.

**Qualifications**

- 5-10 years of experience in customs or trade compliance, preferable in the API, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical equipment, life science sector or any other highly regulated industry.
- Desirable qualifications like licensed/certified export (CES) or customs (CCS) specialist
- Deep understanding of international trade laws, customs procedures and industry compliance regulations
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem solving-skills.
- Ability to manage complex cross border trade and documentation processes.
- Anticipates and plans for potential risks; develops corresponding contingency plans.
- Strong influencing skills, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating trade related risks.
- Cross functional collaboration skills ( e.g. logistics, legal, compliance, supply chain)

**Additional Information**
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