Trade Compliance Leader

Bring more to life.  

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,   diagnostics   and biotechnology?   

At   Beckman Coulter Diagnostics , one of   Danaher’s   15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and   we’re   all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact .    

You’ll   thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And   by harnessing   Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.  

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged   convention   to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems,   impacting   1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.  

Learn about the   Danaher Business Syste m   which makes everything possible.  

The   Trade Compliance Leader   LATAM   is responsible   for   The LATAM Trade Compliance Leader   is responsible for   leading regional import/export operations across Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), ensuring operational oversight, execution, and alignment with established compliance procedures and departmental   objectives . This role manages regional personnel, supports operational continuity, and drives increased visibility, structure, and consistency across LATAM operations while coordinating with brokers, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and external partners.    

This position   reports to the   Manager, Global Trade Compliance   and   is part of the   Global Trade Compliance   l ocated   in   Brazil   and will   be   an   on-site   role .      

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:  

• Manage professional associates across LATAM (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), with accountability for the performance, execution, and operational results of regional import/export activities within own area of responsibility  

• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address operational and resource challenges, including customs clearance delays, broker performance, and country-specific execution requirements  

• Make decisions and resolve operational issues guided by established policies, procedures, and departmental plans, while escalating issues and receiving guidance from leadership as appropriate  

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to associates, brokers, and internal stakeholders   regarding   import/export processes, customs operations, and compliance requirements  

• Apply in-depth understanding of import/export operations, customs regulations, and regional operational processes, while collaborating cross-functionally with Logistics, Finance, Regulatory, Operations, and external service providers to achieve departmental objectives  

• Identify   and resolve technical and operational issues related to import/export execution, recognizing the broader impact across regional operations and implementing corrective actions as needed  

• Guide and influence internal stakeholders and external partners to adopt consistent operational processes and support aligned execution across the region  

The essential requirements of the job include :  

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs, or trade compliance OR Master’s   degree   with 7+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs, or trade compliance  

• 3+ years of experience managing personnel or regional operational activities across multiple countries  

• Strong working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs operations, and broker management processes across LATAM regions  

• Experience supporting operational oversight, KPI tracking, reporting, and Daily Management activities  

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders including Logistics, Finance, Regulatory, and Operations teams  

• Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish; English   proficiency   strongly preferred  

• Experience   identifying   and resolving operational issues related to customs clearance, broker performance, and regional execution challenges  

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:   if applicable for role  

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally within the LATAM region  

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record  

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to ##lb, any other physical requirements  

It would be a plus if you also   possess   previous   experience in:  

• Experience working within Medical Device, Diagnostics, Life Sciences, or other regulated healthcare industries  

• Experience supporting operational standardization, process improvement, or continuous improvement initiatives  

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics ,   a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether   it’s   a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at   Danaher Benefits Info .  

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.  

We offer   comprehensive   package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  

Note: No amount of pay   is considered to be   wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.  

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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