Customs Compliance Lead, CHI (Greenwood, SC - Remote)

Customs Compliance Lead, CHI (Greenwood, SC - Remote)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a Customs Compliance Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping global trade compliance strategies that enable smooth cross-border operations. You’ll partner with supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to optimize duty spend, reduce risk, and accelerate market access for Lonza’s expanding global footprint.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan and life insurance options
• Paid time off and employee assistance programs
• The full list of our global benefits can be found at https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Lead global trade compliance strategy and policy development
• Identify opportunities for duty savings and supply chain optimization
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align trade strategies with business goals
• Oversee product classification and import/export documentation accuracy
• Manage customs brokers and freight forwarder performance
• Drive automation and standardization of compliance workflows
• Monitor global trade regulations and advise on business impact

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in global trade compliance and customs strategy
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and trade agreements
• Ability to balance compliance, cost efficiency, and operational speed
• Skilled in process improvement and technology adoption (e.g., SAP GTS)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, international business, or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively across regions and functions

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.