Customs and Compliance Operations Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

As the Customs Compliance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating customs risks, preventing penalties, and providing oversight of day-to-day customs operations across the APAC region. This includes ensuring that all customs activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable customs regulations, Pfizer policies, GDP/GMP standards, and local health authority requirements. The role also drives process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, leading projects to identify, mitigate, and remediate customs compliance risks while enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency across the region.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure customs compliance with local laws, customs regulations, and regulatory requirements across APAC.
• Manage customs risks by identifying compliance gaps, operational vulnerabilities, and implementing corrective actions.
• Prevent customs penalties and violations through accurate customs administration and oversight.
• Liaise with Internal Stakeholders, Customs Brokers and Customs Authorities on customs-related matters and escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance controls and customs processes.
• Ensure adherence to Pfizer SOPs, work instructions, and corporate values in all customs operations.
• Monitor customs performance and reporting, ensuring issues are identified, escalated, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with GDP/GMP and local regulatory requirements to support the lawful movement of pharmaceutical products.
• Represent the region in global and regional forums;
• Given the nature of the role, calls outside of standard office hours may be required.