Bristol Myers Squibb

Manager, Global Trade Operations, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Devens - MA - US Full time

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of Cell Therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of Cell Therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Manager, Global Trade Operations, Cell Therapy will ensure the import and export compliance for BMS North American operations. This will involve compliance with US Federal guidelines and adherence to regulations, including those related to export controls, denied parties, and embargoed countries. The Manager will also assist with global export compliance in countries where BMS is an exporter. They will provide support as needed for export transactions escalated to the Corporate Customs & Trade Compliance organization for proper invoice practices, ECCN/Licensing Requirements, denied parties, embargoed countries, and more. They will support the management of Restricted Party Screening processes within SAP and other third-party programs. They will support drafting, organization, and management of US Export licenses. They will also demonstrate commitment to excellence, integrity, and willingness to take ownership and accountability for results.

Shifts Available:

TBD

Responsibilities:

Operations:

  • Joining a team of highly qualified materials supply chain logistic professionals, this individual will execute international shipments between sites across the Cell Therapy network including but not limited to customs operations management and automation, communication with stakeholders, and managing through final delivery.
  • Manage and Maintain files of all inbound and outbound customs and trade documentation in audit ready state and coordinate with internal customers in response to audits or other requests for information pertaining to logistics activities for FTZ TIB and Standard entry summary 7501.
  • Responsible for adhering to applicable processes and work instructions for alignment with all required global and site policies and procedures.
  • Support Cell therapy trade operations and logistics Management team on customs and trade compliance process and productivity improvement initiatives as identified.

Trade Compliance:

  • Subject matter expert on all Site Import Administration related activities, issues, and questions

Execute Site Import and Export Administration responsibilities for FTZ:

  • Facilitate communication with customs brokers to ensure that accurate documentation is provided to clear BMS imports in a timely manner with minimum delays and zero errors.
  • Provide clearance information to the designated brokers, FDA and other government agencies for entries.
  • Relay release information to operations to ensure that inbound shipments are not manipulated with or disbursed prior to FDA Release, as applicable.
  • Maintain and automate an Import Checklist to ensure that all entries are properly submitted to customs.
  • Compile and upload entry packets with automation process to departmental SharePoint for audit availability.
  • Experience in FTZ process and declaration management is a plus in this role

Ensure customs compliance readiness for Cell Therapy:

  • Maintain the Import Log for all entries and perform audit of the entry documents.
  • Perform the Declared Value Confirmation of Import Value provided to customs.
  • Ensure that the BMS Cell Therapy import process is always maintained in an audit ready state.

Assist with providing guidance and direction as needed on Export Compliance Laws and Regulations, including, but not limited to:

  • Assigning Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Numbers for exports
  • Promptly and accurately resolving customer shipment problems.
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Support self-assessment programs and internal audits of BMS’s export compliance program.
  • Remain current on Export Laws and Regulations and work with sites and other stakeholders to determine business changes required to address new regulations or changes to regulations.
  • Provide support to other company wide projects or initiatives, as needed.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Demonstrated project management and team building skills
  • Experience in working and building relationships with both internal and external customers and achieving results through influence
  • Highly organized, demonstrating attention to details
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Strong computer skills.  Experienced in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP/GTS
  • Project Management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Extensive knowledge of the following areas:
    • Product HTS and ECCN classifications, valuation, and Country of Origin determinations for pharmaceutical products
    • Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and Import Trade Auxiliary Communications System (ITACS)
    • Government regulations
    • Regulatory & Compliance functions

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or International Trade, preferred. MBA degree a plus.
  • Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
  • A minimum of 3 years in Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics experience, which includes at least 2 years in a Trade Compliance role.
  • Expertise of US Export regulations
  • Knowledge Export Controls, Sanctions, Anti-boycott and Restricted Party Screening regulations
  • Understanding of global biologics/CTF manufacturing, logistics and distribution operations
  • Knowledge of export practices in the United States
  • Knowledge and experience in conducting export audits

 
Working Conditions:

  • Approx. 10% as required for training attendance or delivery

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $96,600 - $117,060

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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