Senior Manager, Trade Operations EMEA

• Job title Senior Manager, Trade Operations EMEA
• Function Supply Chain Deliver
• Sub function Transportation Services
• Category Senior Manager, Transportation Services (PL8)
• Location Beerse / Diegem / Belgium
• Date posted Jun 29 2026
• Requisition number R-085469
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Trade Operations EMEA, located in Belgium

The Trade Operations Senior Manager EMEA plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the entire spectrum of trade-related activities within the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring that all trade operations are executed efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role requires a strategic mindset to optimize trade processes, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, while also fostering collaboration across departments such as sales, legal, finance, and compliance. The Sr. Manager must stay ahead of evolving industry regulations and trade policies, proactively adapting processes to maintain compliance and operational excellence. A key aspect of this role involves implementing innovative programs to enhance duty and tariff efficiency, ultimately contributing to the company’s cost-saving initiatives and competitive advantage.

The responsibilities and the impact YOU will have:

• Lead Trade Compliance Projects / Programs: Design, implement, and oversee trade compliance programs that align with current industry regulations and internal policies. Monitor regulatory changes and industry standards, assessing their impact and updating compliance protocols accordingly. Ensure all trade activities adhere to legal, customs, and trade standards, minimizing risk and avoiding penalties.
• Lead the Trade Compliance Processes for Import and Export transactions: Manage end-to-end import and export transactions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance, involving Johnson & Johnson Importers and Exporters, including R&D processes. Oversee documentation, customs clearance, product classification and settlement processes across multiple businesses, including classification, and proper payment of import duties. Optimize transaction workflows to improve efficiency, best practices in record keeping and develop strategies to reduce risk of supply chain delays.
• People Development and Succession Planning: Lead, mentor, and develop the trade operations team to ensure high performance, professional growth, and adherence to best practices. Create development plans to enhance team capabilities and knowledge of trade processes and regulations. Engage with regional and global Trade Compliance Leads to develop a community of practice, establish priorities, and assist with resource planning/allocation. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and proactive problem-solving.
• Trade Compliance Service Provider Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with external trade service providers such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners. Negotiate service levels, monitor performance, and ensure service providers meet contractual and compliance standards. Collaborate with providers to resolve issues quickly and implement process improvements.
• Risk Mitigation / Technology: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trade operations, including regulatory, financial, and operational risks. Stay current with evolving industry regulations and adapt internal processes to maintain compliance and operational agility. Oversee the deployment and management of trade management systems and technological tools to support automation, data accuracy, and reporting. Lead initiatives to leverage technology for process improvements, duty optimization, and cost savings.

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, International Trade, Business, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Fluent English and Dutch or French.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in International Supply Chain, Transportation, Trade Compliance and experience in Medical Device/Technology or Pharmaceuticals industry.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to inspire trust and effectively build relationships.

• Proven experience in driving decisions and results in a highly complex and rapidly changing environment.

• Project management skills.

• Business, technical, and leadership acumen.
• Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity

Are you ready to make an impact?

If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career and that you feel you can bring your whole self to work.

We provide you an environment to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.