Trade Operations Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the trade operations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and oversight for the preparation of trade compliance forms and related documents associated with trade compliance requiring an extensive and detailed understanding of trade compliance laws, regulations, practices and procedures incorporating advice from the Customs Advisory Team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Possess good subject matter knowledge in technology and process improvement to ensure operations and system achievements are clearly understood
• Current Dangerous Goods Certification (CFR, IATA, IMDG)
• Prior experience handling Free Trade Agreements, including NAFTA, rules of origin, and preference criteria/determination
• Previous experience with SAP preferred, including the GTS & EH&S modules
• Able to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) with internal staff, Business Units and customers
• Establish and lead a team to execute the business plan and business trends to ensure patient access to the entire portfolio of products
• Facilitates and oversees the effective operation of the Trade Relations Group, collaborating with team members, peers, and other internal business partners to consistently improve processes and overall operational efficiency
• Collaborates effectively with Marketing to deliver distribution solutions that meet target customer needs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the trade operations position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and control for global trade compliance operations in Brazil, and report performance metrics and dashboards for the country.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A strong understanding and application of customs procedures and formalities
• Good planning, problem solving and decision making skills
• Advanced desktop computer skills including MS Office tools
• Proven communications, organizational, decision-making and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Trade Services products, operations and regulations impacting the business
• Extensive knowledge and experience in ISF and FAST filings and regulations
• US customs brokerage knowledge of regulatory requirements, harmonized tariff schedule, ECCN, customs invoicing, special trade programs and other participating government agency requirements FCC, FDA, EPA, DOT, USDA
• Intermediate to expert word processing, spreadsheet and database skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of trade operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice/consultation relative to Global Reputation & Legal Risk issues and processes to Trade Finance Operations staff, Global Banking and Trade Solutions (“GBTS”), management, clients and business partners.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Customer Management and Interdependent Partnering - Coordinates efforts with Janssen business and key internal partners to deliver customer excellence, coordinate activities, and achieve business objectives
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing
• Influencing interdependent Partnerships
• Masters Ambiguity and Complexity
• Equities or Derivatives trade reconciliation experience
• Understanding of Trade terminology, products and operational processes would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Info graphics or other Multimedia tools
• Creative and has a flare for visualization of information or data

I am excited to be applying for the position of trade operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and oversight for the collection, review and maintenance of trade-related documents associated with trade compliance requiring a thorough understanding of trade compliance laws, regulations, practices and procedures applying advice from the Customs Advisory Team.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with Invest One, Bloomberg, OMGEO Alert, CTM and TradeSuite preferred
• Strong understanding of distribution processes and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Communication skills – advanced writing and communication skills, and be able to interact and persuade individuals levels senior to him or her, actively participate in meetings and group discussions with individuals from various parts of the organization (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance)
• Experience with Strategic Goods licensing – , Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department (TID), Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act
• Trade management systems use or implementation
• Knowledge of product areas within Operations and its process
• A good understanding and working knowledge of SAP GTS Customs module and SAP in general
• A comprehensive understanding of export control laws and how to apply export control classifications

I am excited to be applying for the position of trade operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction on compliance initiatives and carries out global trade operations for the organization.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proven supervisory and/or leadership experience
• High commitment, resilience and flexibility strong communication skills and enforcement at all management levels
• Good understading and able to apply relevant ICC Rules - UCP 600, ISP 98, URDG 758, URC 522
• Preferably with CDCS qualification
• Exhibit a can-do attitude, a determination to deliver and comfortable with delivering change and challenging the status quo
• Exhibit a sound understanding of the risks and documentation relating to physical commodity trading, including storage (internal and export), logistics and incoterms
• Willing to learn about commodity markets - the relationship between the world markets and the Ukrainian market, key market drivers and trends
• Proficiency in MSOffice, Outlook and database applications, including knowledge of various desktop applications