Trade Operations Specialist
Location: Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore
Work Location: Hybrid
Role reports to: Associate Director - Trade Operations, APAC and India
Who We Are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.
What You Will Do
The Trade Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of compliant cross-border trade activities, contributing to the accurate and timely movement of materials across international borders. The role supports day-to-day trade operations for international material movements, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with applicable trade regulations, customs requirements, and internal compliance policies.
#### Key Responsibilities
•Execute assigned import, export, and transit activities in accordance with established procedures and governance frameworks
•Support end-to-end movement of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), finished goods (FG), and other dutiable or non-dutiable materials, from material availability at origin through customs clearance and physical receipt at destination
•Prepare, validate, and maintain trade and customs documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
•Coordinate customs clearance activities with customs brokers and relevant service providers, supporting timely and compliant release of goods
•Support logistics hand-offs across transportation providers, customs, and destination sites to ensure continuity of material flows
•Monitor trade execution status, identify routine issues, and escalate exceptions, delays, or compliance risks in line with defined escalation protocols
•Support monitoring of trade service provider performance, including documentation quality, service delivery, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements
•Maintain accurate trade execution data in ERP and trade-related systems, supporting reporting, visibility, and audit readiness
•Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to trade execution status and documentation
•Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying execution issues and process improvement opportunities
•Executes trade activities within defined procedures and authority limits
•Escalates compliance, execution, and service provider issues in accordance with governance frameworks
#### Team Leadership & People Management
•No direct people management responsibility
•Works collaboratively within the trade operations and supply chain teams
#### Budget & Financial Accountability
•No direct budget ownership
•Supports cost control through accurate execution, issue resolution, and service provider coordination
#### Stakeholder & External Interface
•Internal: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Compliance, Planning
•External: Customs brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, export warehouse vendors, regulatory authorities (as required)
#### Key Decision Rights
•Executes trade activities within defined procedures and authority limits
•Escalates compliance, execution, and service provider issues in accordance with governance frameworks
What We Are Looking For
#### Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
•5-7 years experience in trade operations, international logistics, or customs coordination
•Adequate knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes
•Experience preparing or supporting trade documentation
•Language knowledge will be an added advantage – Korean, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia
•Proficiency in ERP systems and standard office tools
#### Desired Qualifications
•5–7 years of experience in trade operations, customs brokerage support, freight forwarding, or international logistics
•Working knowledge of customs clearance processes and trade documentation
•Exposure to cross-border movements of materials or finished goods
•Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
•Ability to manage routine execution issues and escalate appropriately
#### Competencies & Skills
•Trade execution and documentation accuracy
•Compliance awareness and procedural discipline
•Attention to detail and analytical thinking
•Stakeholder coordination and communication
•Time management and prioritization
#### Working Conditions
•Multi-country or international operational environment
•Hybrid or onsite working in line with company policy
•Occasional travel as required
Compliance & Ethics Statement
The role is required to comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including those related to trade compliance, financial controls, data protection, and code of conduct.
What's In It For You
•Competitive Benefit Package
•Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
•Learning & Development Opportunities
•Employee Resource Groups
