Classification Specialist

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• Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America
• Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
• Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
• West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Classification Specialist, located in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, or Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

The Classification Specialist plays a critical role in enabling compliant, efficient global distribution of DePuy Synthes products. This position is responsible for the accurate classification of products and materials to support trade compliance, customs activities, and seamless supply chain execution. By ensuring correct classification and documentation, this role directly supports on‑time delivery, cost control, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of supply chain operations, regulatory requirements, and global logistics within a leading orthopaedics organization.

• Classify products, components, and materials in accordance with applicable tariff schedules and trade regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete classification records to support audits, customs inquiries, and internal reviews.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Regulatory, and Logistics teams to resolve classification‑related questions or discrepancies.
• Support import/export activities by providing timely and accurate classification data for shipping documentation.
• Monitor changes in trade regulations and classification rules and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Assist with internal controls, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives related to classification processes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Respond to internal and external requests related to product classification and trade compliance.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Advanced coursework or certification in trade compliance or global logistics.

• Typically 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, trade compliance, or a related operational role.
• Working knowledge of product classification principles and global…