Manager, Customs and Trade, EMEAI

Manager, Customs and Trade, EMEAI

Reporting to the Director, EMEAI Trade Compliance Lead, you will be at the heart of BMS's customs and trade operations, supporting our commercial, clinical, and cell therapy businesses. Your role will be a key driver of compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the EMEAI region, working with multiple BMS entities and a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive Import & Export Excellence - Lead the efficient movement of all BMS materials across EMEAI, ensuring timely customs release and uninterrupted supply.
• Champion Compliance - Implement, monitor, and continuously improve adherence to BMS and EU/national Customs & Trade regulations.
• Lead Strategic Projects - Spearhead initiatives that strengthen Customs & Trade compliance across the region.
• Collaborate Across Functions - Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless customs clearance and onward supply of BMS materials and medicines.
• Apply Technical Expertise - Develop and manage key customs procedures including Tariff Classification, Import Authorisations, Export Licences, and Country of Origin & Preferential Determination.
• Engage Regulatory Authorities - Build and maintain effective relationships with customs and regulatory agencies across the region.

Qualifications Education

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or International Trade (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Finance, or Logistics within a bio-pharmaceutical environment
• At least 2 years in a dedicated Trade Compliance role
• Proven experience with regional and global customs regulations for import/export in both commercial and research settings
• Background in customs compliance, supply chain security, and cross functional matrix environments

Skills & Attributes

• A self starter with a can do attitude and a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong problem solver who thrives when navigating complex, challenging situations
• Excellent communicator across all levels - from peers to senior management, internal and external stakeholders
• Multilingual capabilities are a definite plus
• Comfortable and effective in a multicultural, cross border work environment

Hybrid

This position may be hybrid, with at least 50% onsite at the assigned facility.

On site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site essential, site by design, field based and remote by design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: site essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite; site by design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite; field based and remote by design roles may require travel to visit customers, patients or partners and attend meetings.

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Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection

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Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.