Trade Operations Specialist

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Trade Operations Specialist What we do 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. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here. Role reports to: Associate Director - Trade Operations, APAC and India Location: Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore Work Location: Hybrid What you will do  Kenvue is currently recruiting for Trade Operations Specialist This position reports to Associate Director - Trade Operations, APAC and India and is based at Bengaluru. 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. For more information, click here. 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