About this opportunity
BD lists this Associate Director, Trade Compliance opportunity in franklin lakes, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Associate Director Trade Compliance leads the trade compliance and governance of U.S. and global trade import/export activities for a leading medical device manufacturing organization, alongside trade strategy and trade operations. This role ensures uninterrupted global supply chain flows and patient access while maintaining strict adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulations, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A valid Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential is required to sign customs business, direct broker management, and act as the internal authority on tariff classification, valuation, and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Oversight & LCB Leadership: Serve as the company's qualified Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) responsible for supervising formal customs entries, binding rulings, protests, post-entry amendments, and prior disclosures.
Program Management & Governance: Design, implement, and scale end-to-end trade compliance policies, work instructions, and internal controls across global manufacturing sites and distribution hubs.
Medical Device Regulatory Intersection: Coordinate closely with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to manage FDA Notice of Arrival (NoA) requirements, product drop-codes, and other PGA import compliance obligations.
Classification & Valuation: Oversee accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, country-of-origin markings, FTA, preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin and complex valuation determinations (including assists, royalties, and reconciliations), transfer pricing value and FTA reconciliations
Broker & Supplier Management: Direct performance management of third-party customs brokers, freight forwarders, and overseas contract manufacturing partners to minimize risk and optimize clearance times.
Trade Strategy & Duty Optimization: Implement and manage cost-saving tariff mitigation strategies and programs, such as Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), TIB, USMCA, duty drawback, First Sale, and Reconciliation programs.
Maquila / IMMEX Compliance: Manage regulatory requirements for duty-free temporary imports, inventory controls, and virtual transfers specific to maquiladora operations
Trade data creation and management (HS, COO, ECCN)
Trusted Trader – Partner programs (AEO, CTPAT) that confer commercial benefits
Audit & Risk Mitigation: Conduct ongoing internal trade import/export assessments, manage external CBP audits, and drive robust corrective action plans.
Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Partner with Business Units, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain and Legal teams to identify duty mitigation opportunities, deliver continuous compliance training and operational alignment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensure: Active U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) issued by CBP is strictly required.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field (Advanced degree or legal certification is a plus).
Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive international trade compliance experience, with at least 5 years managing import & export operations within a multinational, FDA-regulated medical device, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in 19 CFR (U.S. Customs Regulations), HTSUS classification, customs valuation, Incoterms® 2020, and C-TPAT supply chain security frameworks.
Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, GTS) and automated customs data entry/filing environments (ACE).
Leadership: Proven ability to lead in a matrixed corporate structure, communicate risk effectively to executive leadership, and manage cross-functional projects.
Details
Location: US - Franklin Lakes or San Diego
Benefits
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Potential reimbursement of phone use
Health and Well-being Benefits
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
Additional Locations
USA CA - San Diego - Otay Mesa
Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$168,000.00 - $268,800.00 USD Annual
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Worksite address
franklin lakes, NJ, 07417, US
Who can apply
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