Customs and Compliance Sr. Supervisor

EssilorLuxottica; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,253,581 - 1,611,747; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Tijuana is seeking a skilled USMCA Compliance Sr. Supervisor to lead compliance operations in its Rx lens manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring full compliance with the USMCA for multi-origin spectacle lenses, maintaining audit-ready records, and conducting training in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of USMCA/NAFTA compliance experience in a maquiladora or IMMEX setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of USMCA/NAFTA compliance experience in a maquiladora or IMMEX environment.
• Strong knowledge of US Harmonized Tariff Schedule & Annex 401.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lens products meet USMCA tariff shift criteria.
• Maintain traceability of materials from receipt to export.
• Design internal control systems and perform audits.

Skills

USMCA/NAFTA compliance

Oracle

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled USMCA Compliance Sr. Supervisor to lead compliance operations at our Rx lens manufacturing facility in Mexico. This position ensures full, audit‑ready compliance with the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) for the production and export of multi‑origin spectacle lenses.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure lens products meet USMCA tariff shift criteria (General Note 11, Annex 401).
• Maintain traceability of all materials from receipt to export using Oracle, BOMs, and recipe records.
• Design internal control systems and perform audits across BOMs, origin validation, and customs processes.
• Manage monthly origin testing, including 3‑way match reports and cost validations.
• Collect and verify supplier Certificates of Origin per U.S. (19 CFR §163) and Mexican (Ley Aduanera) regulations.
• Deliver bilingual training on USMCA, IMMEX exports, and tariff shift rules.
• Safeguard inventory segregation and embed C‑TPAT principles.
• Monitor regulatory changes and lead compliance updates, supplier onboarding, and risk management.
• Validate and sign USMCA Certificates of Origin and export declarations.
• Maintain detailed, audit‑ready compliance records across all responsibilities.
• Ensure training per department is completed on a routine basis and recorded, complete new hire training.
• Prepare for regulatory audit, coordinate discussions, exhibits, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of USMCA/NAFTA compliance experience in a maquiladora or IMMEX environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
• US Harmonized Tariff Schedule & Annex 401
• IMMEX and SAT trade regulations
• U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
• Proficiency in Oracle or equivalent ERP system.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with C‑TPAT or supply chain security programs.
• Background in manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with BOM costing systems and recipe‑based production.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative, Legal, and Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing

Location

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico