Trade Compliance Analyst, Apac

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

This role supports regional trade compliance activities in the Asia-Pacific markets, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations, customs requirements, and internal trade policies. It involves reviewing and preparing trade documentation, monitoring compliance, partnering with logistics providers, assisting with classification and valuation, supporting audits, and analyzing trade data for process improvements. The role requires experience in trade compliance and knowledge of APAC regulations, with a preference for experience in regulated industries.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support APAC trade compliance activities in alignment with global trade policies and regional regulatory requirements.
  2. Review, prepare, and maintain accurate trade and customs documentation to support import and export transactions.
  3. Monitor compliance with customs regulations, trade controls, and internal procedures across APAC markets.
  4. Partner with logistics providers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve trade-related issues.
  5. Assist with classification, valuation, country of origin, and other trade data requirements.

Skills

Required

  • Working knowledge of APAC import/export regulations and customs requirements
  • Experience reviewing trade documentation and supporting compliant cross-border transactions
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Professional coursework or certification in trade compliance or customs
  • Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries
  • Familiarity with Singapore and broader APAC trade regulations
  • Experience supporting audits or compliance investigations
  • Exposure to global trade management or customs software
  • Continuous improvement or process optimization experience
  • Additional APAC languages

What the JD emphasized

  • highly regulated environment