Job Abstract

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Customs Compliance Lead operates as the focal point for the supervision and management of cross border and global supply chain processes and policies as it relates to Global Customs Compliance.  Role is critical to the business to ensure integrity for the company, its customers, and affiliate counterparts as it relates to import and export processes.

Key responsibilities:

• This lead role includes working in a problem-solving environment that requires close attention to details with exposure to a team-based work setting.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations relating to importing and exporting goods.
• Process import/export licenses and permits for the transportation industry.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with international trade.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance procedures and policies.
• Enforce trade compliance process for import/export by providing trade classifications/rulings guidance to our trade programs: build,
• Enforce HTS classifications that scale all import/export.
• Demonstrated project management skills essential with proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's in supply chain/Logistics Management

• Must have experience with US Customs, Imports and Exports

• Experience with 3PLs, Custom Brokers, Air and Ocean Freight Companies

• Mid-level to advanced knowledge of US and global customs requirements is required.

• Proven Strong analytical and project leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and complete tasks within a deadline.

• Proven ability to multi-task, manage large projects to conclusion in a deadline driven environment with strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, problem solving, and time management skills.

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills to include problem solving to research and analyze complex challenges with high attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills to manage relationships between all levels across business units as well as externally in-depth knowledge of import/export operations, international regulations, and customs compliance

• Proven success in developing and implementing strategies to ensure cost- effective international shipping.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.