Customs lead

EATON, Interconnect Technologies, Aerospace Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton, Interconnect Technologies, Aerospace Group seeks a Trade Compliance Lead to oversee import/export operations and ensure compliance with customs regulations. You will lead a team, drive reporting, and govern trade policies to support business objectives while mitigating risk.

You will collaborate with the Mexico GTM Manager, US GTM Manager, and VAT Certification Manager, aligning local initiatives with strategic goals. Strong leadership and bilingual skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in International Commerce, Customs, Trade Compliance, Business Admin, or related field.
• Master's degree in related discipline is a plus.
• 5–7 years in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export Operations or related areas.
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and company policies.
• Strong knowledge of IMMEX Program Administration and Mexican customs regulations.
• Ability to work independently with significant decision-making in a matrixed global org.
• Adaptable, resilient, with stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import/export operations and ensure full customs compliance.
• Lead a team, enhance productivity, manage key reporting activities.
• Govern trade policies to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Mexico GTM Manager, US GTM Manager, VAT Certification Manager.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve customs-related challenges; foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Trade compliance

IMMEX knowledge

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Commerce/Trade

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

What you’ll do:

Responsible for overseeing import and export operations, ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, and driving excellence in trade management. The customs lead develop & lead a talented team, enhance productivity, manage key reporting activities, and govern trade policies that support our business objectives while mitigating risk.

You will collaborate closely with the Mexico GTM Manager, US GTM Manager, and VAT Certification Manager, aligning local initiatives with broader strategic goals. Your expertise will be essential in identifying, escalating, and resolving customs-related challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure being in compliance with reporting management including among others:
• Annual IMMEX report
• Annex 30 Monthly presentation
• Monthly Presentation of INEGI reports
• Administrate USMCA and FTA programs
• VAT and OEA / CTPAT certification Self-Assesment/ maintenance
• Supplier audits
• IMMEX compliance Self-Assessment: Profile update and certification
• MLA Annual Report and ITAR compliance management
• Value Reconciliation
• Creating internal procedures needed to enhance the import and export trade operation to ensure the business being in compliance with the international customs regulations; align those procedures with Eaton standards.
• Provides analytical support to implement processes and procedures for new international activity including acquisitions, initiatives and projects
• Coordinate with the COE (VAT and GTM) supervisor and serve as the local liaison providing insight and assistance to fellow COE subject matter experts about classification, FTA’s and VAT certification compliance
• Ensure the correct applicability of Governmental programs
• Stay up-to-date with the Law and other customs regulations applicable to import and export trade operation
• Assure that the business is in full compliance with Mexican and International Customs Law and
• Customs Regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in International Commerce, Customs, Trade Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• A master's degree in a related discipline is considered a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export Operations, or related areas, including the administration of special trade programs and initiatives that drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, and business value.
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with IMMEX Program Administration and Mexican customs regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with significant decision‑making responsibility within a highly matrixed global organization.
• Adaptable and resilient professional with the ability to navigate evolving priorities, regulatory changes, and business needs while maintaining a strong focus on results.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including team development, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.