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GMS Global Customs & Trade Compliance Excellence Management

Lexington, Massachusetts

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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

Small Molecules
Biologics
Plasma
Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0150838 Date posted 05/02/2025 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

About the role:

As the GMS Global Customs & Trade Compliance Excellence Management, you will be focused on delivering a unique customer experience through a self-driving, compliant, and regionally unique distribution network, aligned with Takeda’s commitment to the Patient, People, and Planet. You will be a subject matter expert (SME), providing best practices to plants on transportation, customs, and trade compliance processes—including LLP, SAP GTS, SAP LES, and self-filing tools—while supporting the Global Business Process Owner for Transportation Operations and Customs & Trade Compliance. You will ensure the efficient and compliant transport of intermediates and finished goods between Takeda sites and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and the replenishment of products to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and distributors. This includes active monitoring of import and export activities and overseeing the end-to-end transportation process following regulatory and operational requirements. You will report into the Lead, US Transportation and Customs Operations.

How you will contribute:

Develop and implement local Customs & Trade Compliance (CTC) controls and procedures associated with the entry, classification, valuation, and country of origin of imported and exported manufacturing raw materials, finished drug products, intermediate drug substances, equipment, samples, and related recordkeeping practices according to Global CTC policy and operating procedures
Obtain and maintain shipment specific licenses/certificates for import/export from competent authority ie. FWS, USDA, and CDC
Ensure complete and accurate import and export declarations supporting customs brokers as needed and establish a pre and post declaration check process
Drive KPIs, Trade data reporting, duty spend and duty savings, continuous improvement and drive efficiency throughout the import and export processes
Resolve Customs issues and hold with PGA promptly to avoid delays
Track ISF filings for ocean shipments
Oversee customs brokers in the country: KPIs, budget including creating POs, reviewing invoices, develop broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per Takeda requirements & POAs
Manage billing requests from customs brokers and ensure all ACH payments are allocated to correct cost-centers
Perform reconciliation filings on a yearly basis to ensure appropriate customs valuations inclusive of intercompany transfer pricing adjustments
Support plants on HS and ECCN classification and database and SAP/GTS CTC Master data creation, origin and preference determination, customs value and duty program utilization as per GCTC procedures
Identify risks and opportunities and report to Global Transportation Ops and GCTC team
Act as SPOC and support customs inspection + internal and audits
Secure Customs Certifications (AEO, CTPAT; IPR etc)
Maintain all responses for CTPAT in portal with up to date contacts and business information and make annual submission to Customs
Act as SME supporting BPO / GOP Global Transportation Standards & Guidelines definition and Training to deploy standardized & harmonized processes
Identify duty mitigation program(pharmaceutical appendix, duty drawback), analyze cost benefits and lead implementation
Support SAP GTS/LES system implementation, including Restricted Party Screening, Export Controls, and Classification management. Support deployment of LLP
Support training to local employees and identify, quantify, escalate, and mitigate compliance risks and gaps
Coordinate the transportation of goods, both domestically and internationally, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to shipping schedules
Manage Deviations or Cases and conduct comprehensive investigations in collaboration with QA GDP and GCTC to define CAPAs for commercial and non-commercial shipments
Participate in QBR and Performance management. of LSPs/Brokers/LLP

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, international business, or equivalent
Proven experience in logistics operations, customs compliance, and trade compliance
5+ years of experience with customs regulations and international trade compliance
Proficient in using logistics software and systems
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., CTPAT, AEO)
US Customs Broker License preferred

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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