Senior Customs Technician

**Job Function**:Supply Chain Deliver**Job Sub Function**:Warehouse & Distribution**Job Category**:Business Enablement/Support**All Job Posting Locations**:Ciudad Juarez, Mexico**About MedTech**Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.**About Surgery**Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.**We are searching for the best talent for Senior Customs Technician to be in Cd. Juarez at Plant Independencia.****Purpose**:To perform a variety of administrative duties related to the temporary import of materials and the export of finished products.**You will be responsible for**:**Under limited supervision, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position**:- Processes Import/Export documents in compliance with Mexican and US Customs requirements.- Coordinates local traffic.- Prepares Customs reports as required.- Files all customs related documents.- Comply and adhere to Internal Customs Department Procedures.- Participate and promote activities to improve internal controls and requirements related to international business operations of the Company.- Follow all company safety policies and other safety precautions within the work area. Ensures compliance with Environmental Management System (EMS) responsibilities. Is his/her responsibility to comply with Company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations of the countries related to customs activity.- Follow J&J and EES Records Management Policies for Convenience Information, Records Retention Schedules, Training and Education, Document Hold Notices, Records Cleanout, Inactive Records and Information Management, Vital Records and third-party vendor if applicable.- Follow J&J and EES Records Management Policies for Convenience Information, Records Retention Schedules, Training and Education, Document Hold Notices, Records Cleanout, Inactive Records and Information Management, Vital Records and third-party vendor if applicable.- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to the next management level.- undefined- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.- Performs other duties assigned as needed**Level of Responsibility**- Release import/export inspection from Mexican Customs, when required. - Researches information pertinent to machinery, equipment and tools such as brands, models, serial numbers, etc., to comply with Customs requirements. Control and follow up documents to support the merchandise origin, Certificate of origin and/or Affidavit letters/Analyze all the BOM’s to determine the NAFTA classification for finished product and update the Customs database. - Process MX import permits for the different authorities.- May provide support to release FDA inspections.- Pedimento closing/processing.- Supports procurement of department supplies and resources (including vehicles).- May participate on Internal Customs yearly forecast as well as financial analysis and reports related to budget.- Loads and updates merchandise/articles part number at Customs System related to daily activities.**Qualifications / Requirements**:- A Minimum of High School Diploma is required.- Customs Technical Education or equivalent (preferred). Lean Certification- (preferred)- 4 - 6 years of experience or equivalent knowledge and skills, necessary to satisfactory perform the position responsibilities.- Or 50% College near completion (International Trades, Customs administration, Law, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Commercial Relations) Desirable- Bilingual: English/ Spanish- GMP/ ISO knowledge.- Knowledge of Customs Practices in a manufacturing environment and IMMEX.- Working knowledge to formulate and process Pediments.- Customer service orientation- Clear and concise verbal communication.- Proactive.- Judgment and decision