CUSTOMS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Kia México; Pesquería; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Nuevo León is seeking a qualified professional for a full-time customs compliance role. This position focuses on ensuring compliance with customs law for foreign trade operations and involves monitoring regulations, auditing suppliers, and establishing communication with customs authorities. Applicants should have at least 6 years of experience in the field and possess a degree in International Relations, Business, or Trade. Advanced English is required, and the role is mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in customs compliance and foreign trade operations.
• Experience working with authorities and cross-functional teams.
• 6 years of experience in related roles.
• Advanced English speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customs regulation changes.
• Establish contact with customs authorities.
• Execute audits on suppliers for compliance.
• Review correctness of origin determination analysis.
• Develop supply chain security programs.

Skills

Advanced conversational English

Experience with people in charge

Education

International Relations, International Business, or International Trade

Job description

KIA has a long history of making cars, for over 75 years, we have been putting people on the move. We have proudly delivered solutions that help people move from one location to another, connecting them with each other, and bridging physical and emotional distances between them. As you can see, movement has always been at the heart of our brand, and moving people at the core of our business, and it will remain like this in the future.

Objective

Ensure Customs Compliance of the Foreign Trade Operation in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Law and the Foreign Trade Rules, to guarantee and maintain the benefits for import operations, and confirm the correct application of the corresponding Free Trade Agreements for Export Operations.

Tasks

• Monitor constantly the customs regulation changes.
• Establish contact with Customs Authorities such as (SAT; SE; ANAM, etc.) to strengthen communication.
• Execute audits on suppliers to determine the level of customs compliance of their Foreign Trade Operation.
• Review the correctness of Origin Determination analysis for the applicability of Free Trade Agreements.
• Development and maintenance of Supply Chain Security programs (AEO), to safeguard the entire Supply Chain against terrorism and smuggling threats.

Qualifications

• International Relations, International Business and International Trade.
• 6 years of experience
• Experience with people in charge
• Advanced conversational english

KIA Mexico guarantees the protection of the dignity, honor, reputation, and integrity of individuals, and will prevent any act of discrimination based on origin, culture, sex, gender, age, disability, social or economic status, physical or mental health condition, legal situation, religion, physical appearance, migration status, sexual preferences, or any other condition.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing, Manufacturing, and General Business

Industries

Manufacturing, Retail Art Dealers, and Automotive