The Sr. Global Transportation Operations Manager at Terumo Medical Corporation plays a critical leadership role within the Global Trade Compliance organization, responsible for overseeing the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of global transportation operations. This position ensures that the movement of goods across international borders is executed in compliance with trade regulations, while optimizing cost, service, and efficiency across all modes of transport.
The incumbent will partner closely with internal stakeholdersincluding Supply Chain, Distribution, Procurement, Legal, and Financeas well as external logistics service providers, carriers, and customs brokers to ensure seamless end-to-end transportation performance. The role requires strong expertise in global trade compliance regulations (e.g., import/export controls, customs requirements, sanctions), tariff management, and reporting, combined with operational excellence in transportation management.
Job Details/Responsibilities
Develop and implement global operational strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
Manage tariff classification and duty reporting, driving global network optimization initiatives, monitoring carrier performance and trade compliance adherence
Manage and mitigate risks related to cross-border movements, and leveraging analytics to improve visibility, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Key contributor in establishing governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and best practices to strengthen compliance, resilience, and scalability of transportation operations globally.
Collaborate Globally with other business units on process improvement, cost savings and other projects.
Monitor changes in customs and Trade regulations and assess their impact on automated processes ensuring compliance
Provide training and guidance to internal and external teams for systems and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Effective time management and prioritizing skills in fast paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in Oracle/SAP will be valued, or equivalent experience using other business software is required.
Ability to critique unique situations presented, making decisions that will enable the business process to flow with minimal delays, while complying with US regulatory compliance.
Analyzes existing procedures and makes recommendations for change as required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis and reporting tools.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Bachelors degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years recent experience in a position directly related to import or export, with at least 8-10 years experience global operations management with a track record of driving operational improvements and managing teams
Advanced analytical capabilities
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex operational issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
FDA experience is required
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