Trade Compliance Senior Analyst

Trade Compliance Senior Analyst

Location: Cork

Working mode: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office, can be more flexible if required)

Duration: 12 months initially

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Hourly rate: Competitive hourly rate (PAYE, Umbrella and Ltd pay type options available).

This role is dedicated to supporting MedTech Trade Compliance operations across EMEA, except GMED BE, including Cork and the UK, ensuring regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment. The Senior Analyst will lead and support trade compliance initiatives, solve cross-border challenges.

roles and responsibilities

Regional Expertise & Support

• Provide expert guidance on import/export regulations, customs brokerage, and excise requirements specific to Ireland and the UK.

• Serve as a key compliance contact for MedTech operations, ensuring alignment with global trade policies and local regulatory requirements.

• Apply working knowledge of Inward Processing, Outward Processing, including Special Regimes, Free Trade Agreements and Bonded Warehouse, and AEO procedures to optimize customs strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate and review Product Classification and Certificate of Origin, whenever necessary, leveraging Global Trade Compliance homologated partners and driving improvements in Master Data regarding these topics.

Cross-Regional Operations Leadership

• Lead and support complex trade compliance projects across EMEA, with a focus on solving cross-border challenges between Ireland and the UK.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (3PLs, CCAs, customs authorities) to ensure smooth trade flows and regulatory adherence.

Process Optimization

• Champion process excellence across Cork and UK trade operations, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance compliance and efficiency.

• Support the development of SOPs and work instructions tailored to local site needs, including excise and customs procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with site leadership, supply chain, finance, and external authorities to ensure stakeholder alignment and proactive issue resolution.

• Communicate directly and constructively across functions to break down silos and accelerate decision-making.

Strategic Impact

• Contribute to the future-state trade compliance structure post-separation, supporting the transition to a standalone DePuy Synthes organization.

• Apply financial acumen to assess trade-related costs and drive value through strategic compliance decisions.

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

• Lead change initiatives and support project implementations across Cork and UK sites.

• Use data-driven insights and lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

how to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or related field (advanced certifications preferred)

• Minimum 6 years of trade compliance experience, with strong knowledge of Irish, UK and EMEA customs environments

• Demonstrated experience with Inward Processing, Outward Processing, and AEO frameworks

• Proven ability to lead cross-regional projects and influence stakeholders

• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean preferred)

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run initially for 12 months.

you are welcome here

DePuy Synthes is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.