Morgan McKinley is proud to be partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation that's committed to improving lives through groundbreaking medicines and therapies. Our client is now seeking a Senior Analyst - Global Trade Compliance (GTC) to join their dynamic team in Ireland, supporting strategic trade compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
This high-visibility role will see you working cross-functionally across R&D, global operations, and logistics, helping to ensure compliant, efficient, and optimised trade practices in a highly regulated and fast-moving sector.
This is a hybrid role with strong flexible working conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Partner with Irish manufacturing sites and third-party Business Process Operations (BPO) to maintain full compliance with EU Customs regulations.
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Troubleshoot and support import/export operational activities, resolving issues that may impact supply chain timelines.
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Monitor and maintain Ireland's self-filing electronic import/export process, collaborating with internal tech teams for timely issue resolution.
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Engage with customs brokers, managing vendor relationships and performance.
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Apply your regulatory expertise to support the Irish supply chain and manufacturing network.
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Lead and contribute to trade compliance improvement projects, with a focus on cost savings and operational efficiency (e.g. Inward Processing).
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Stay ahead of changing trade regulations and customs legislation, translating updates into business-impact insights.
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Maintain and develop SOPs, local work instructions, and deliver compliance training to key stakeholders.
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Track and analyse compliance KPIs and trade metrics for management reporting.
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Support AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) and other regulatory trade programmes through internal audit and readiness assessments.
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Roll out global compliance models, policies, procedures, and training to ensure continued best practice across all entities.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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5-7+ years of experience in a customs agency, logistics provider, pharmaceutical, or multinational organisation.
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In-depth knowledge of EU customs, Irish import/export regulations, and trade compliance practices.
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Hands-on experience with self-filing customs entries and working within an AEO environment.
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Proficient in SAP GTS or similar global trade compliance systems.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills - able to lead, train, and collaborate across teams.
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Highly effective under pressure, with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
