This role based in Singapore will play a critical role in ensuring Illumina's adherence to complex import and export regulations across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. This position requires strong operational skills and a proactive approach to facilitate seamless customs clearance, drive solid trade compliance solutions, and contribute to the enhancement of robust trade compliance programs within the AMEA region.
This role requires exceptional collaboration skills and must have experience of interacting effectively with external partners and government agencies responsible for trade compliance operations. The role requires prior experience in import/export operations, and the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of customs requirements, export and import licensing, economic sanctions, and classification requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic GTC team that is supporting the Company’s business growth in AMEA and its vision to transform human health. Your passion is critical to our success!
Position Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert and support day-to-day export and import operational transactions in the AMEA region. Work with Illumina’s customs brokers in the APJ region for timely and accurate customs clearances.
- Use SAP GTS for shipment management, SPL block release, license management, & reporting.
- Work with local governmental agencies to resolve import and export holds.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate import/export risks across the AMEA region. Support the establishment and enforcement of robust internal controls.
- Participate in trade compliance training for internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with global stakeholder teams to develop and implement new trade compliance processes and initiatives across the AMEA region.
- Monitor and interpret new customs/trade regulations and laws in AMEA region.
- Maintain accurate trade data for all products, including ECCNs, HTS codes, Country of Origin, accurate valuation, and invoice accuracy, to ensure timely and compliant customs clearance.
- Maintain recordkeeping and document management related to import/export transactions.
- Support internal/external customers by providing timely updates on export/import shipments.
- Participate in broker evaluations and business reviews.
- Conduct internal audits, identify compliance gaps, and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with customs brokers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders (Commercial, Operations, Logistics, Legal, Tax, etc.).
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Logistics, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain or Business Administration or other related field.
- 8+ years import / export experience with focus on trade compliance and logistics.
- Strong working knowledge of Singapore customs regulations, and experience with Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Australia import and export regulations.
- Strong working knowledge of US/APJ Export Control.
- Strong working knowledge of HTS code classification for AMEA region
- Experience with SAP ECC functions.
- Knowledge of customs valuation and COO requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, judgement, creativity, flexibility.
- Detail oriented and highly organized; ability to multi-task several tasks/projects at once.
- Ability to adapt to rapid change, work with a sense of urgency, and effective time management.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
