Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
Job Summary
The Sr. Global Transportation Operations Manager at Terumo Medical Corporation plays a critical leadership role within the Global Trade Compliance organization, responsible for overseeing the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of global transportation operations. This position ensures that the movement of goods across international borders is executed in compliance with trade regulations, while optimizing cost, service, and efficiency across all modes of transport.
The incumbent will partner closely with internal stakeholders—including Supply Chain, Distribution, Procurement, Legal, and Finance—as well as external logistics service providers, carriers, and customs brokers to ensure seamless end-to-end transportation performance. The role requires strong expertise in global trade compliance regulations (e.g., import/export controls, customs requirements, sanctions), tariff management, and reporting, combined with operational excellence in transportation management.
Job Details/Responsibilities
• Develop and implement global operational strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
• Manage tariff classification and duty reporting, driving global network optimization initiatives, monitoring carrier performance and trade compliance adherence
• Manage and mitigate risks related to cross-border movements, and leveraging analytics to improve visibility, reduce costs, and support business growth.
• Key contributor in establishing governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and best practices to strengthen compliance, resilience, and scalability of transportation operations globally.
• Collaborate Globally with other business units on process improvement, cost savings and other projects.
• Monitor changes in customs and Trade regulations and assess their impact on automated processes ensuring compliance
• Provide training and guidance to internal and external teams for systems and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
• Effective time management and prioritizing skills in fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Oracle/SAP will be valued, or equivalent experience using other business software is required.
• Ability to critique unique situations presented, making decisions that will enable the business process to flow with minimal delays, while complying with US regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes existing procedures and makes recommendations for change as required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis and reporting tools.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in a position directly related to import or export, with at least 8-10 years’ experience global operations management with a track record of driving operational improvements and managing teams
• Advanced analytical capabilities
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex operational issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $113,000 - $155,400/year
