CLIRE Specialist

Division Overview:

 

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India.

 

Aurologistics LLC is a division of Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., our logistics (3PL) Distribution Center in East Windsor. Aurologistics is housed in a 565,000 square foot Distribution Center comprised of an automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and packaging operations of Aurobindo's products. 

 

This role is onsite at our East Windsor, New Jersey Distribution Center. 

Job Overview:

The position holder will be responsible for implementing a trade compliance program which allows for identifying risks, and preventing and mitigating damages related to the customs laws of countries where the company operates.  In this position you will ensure that Aurologistics and affiliates adhere to customs regulations as it relates to importation and exportation of goods, smooth running of the FTZ, coordinates with third party service providers and suppliers including affiliates.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing the import documentation and transportation requirements.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the ACE import template to ensure proper entries by brokers.
• Work with Aurobindo India Supply Chain on manufacturing site changes to update ACE data on API or packaging sites.
• Collaborate with brokers and Regulatory Affairs on USDA/FDA/CPB requests for information regarding entries that are on hold.
• Partner with APL India logistics team on project to manage/ consolidate  import documentation in either OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) or other software program.
• Assess potential cost savings opportunity to bring brokerage activities in house.
• Create and update customs and regulatory policy, documentation and processes.
• Support and train staff on regulations, policies and best practices.
• Review and update customs documentation, including declarations and coding.
• Cultivate relations with government and customs entities to encourage communication.
• Lead, evaluate and make recommendations based on audits and identified risks.
• Responsible for expediting urgent export samples for customer complaints or FDA sample requests.

Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:

• In order to control the actions taken by these third parties, particularly with regard to trade activities, the position holder should implement agreements by engaging the legal department in the implementation of the customs compliance program, since many measures involve the drafting of legal documents.

  • Audit US Customs entry files for confirmation of all necessary repository documentation and advise the appropriate parties of discrepancies and pending resolutions.
  • Provide comprehensive oversight of people, processes and systems for a single site, or across multiple sites/countries.
  • Manage relationships with parent company logistics team in India, USA and other partners, CMOs, in addition engage the different departments of the company that may have any activity related to import and export operations such as demand planning, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics and Legal.
  • Must research all applicable regulations to import and export operations, including the ones applicable to the relevant sector or product in particular.
  • Research the domestic laws and regulations of the country of origin of the goods, of the country of destination of the goods, of the country where the company is located (in case of extraterritorial application), and also international rules applicable to the matter.
  • Retrieve any missing necessary documentation from external and/or internal resources including Customhouse brokerages to meet record retention compliance.
  • Maintain record keeping for US import files including Import tracker and any required repository filing.
  • Assist Customs & Compliance and Logistics Services teams as needed for any repository US import documentation, files etc.
  • Collate, file and archive any and all hard copy documentation for repository where applicable, ensuring that all necessary actions and tasks have been completed.
  • Smooth functioning and timely handling of incoming products
  • FTZ
  • Develop and maintain a Global Trade Compliance knowledgebase to support import/export for the supply chain function
  • Establish standard processes/SOPs and clarifying and defining roles and responsibilities in cross-functional or departmental role under four key responsibilities - Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed (RACI) for each country
  • Review contracts being put in place with service providers to ensure consistency and alignment to the knowledgebase
  • Establish Tariff Classification for items being procured and supplied by Aurobindo USA group
  • Provide Guidance for Value for Customs Purposes (VCP) for items supplied
  • Manage duty and VAT, including reclaim

Education & Experience:

• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and related experience
• Experience in materials management systems

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor degree in business, science or related field
- 10+ years' supply chain experience including managing projects within pharmaceutical or related industry
- Certification in Purchasing management (ISM/CPM) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred 

 

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Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000, Annual Bonus, Long-term Incentive Plan

 

• Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday

 

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Physical Requirements: WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION – While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional Physical Requirements: Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

Aurobindo USA is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Since its first US ANDA approval in 2004, Aurobindo has expanded its portfolio to include more than 150 product families, representing a wide range of therapeutic categories. Aurobindo has been recognized as the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in 2012,* and in early 2013, thanks to the ongoing support of our customers, became one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies, brand or generic, in terms of total prescriptions dispensed.**