Director of North America Border Operations

Clarios; México; Hybrid; MXN 3,323,000 - 4,801,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios seeks a Director, Border Operations to lead North American border strategy and execution across the United States and Mexico, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and uninterrupted movement of materials.

You will oversee cross-border transportation, warehousing, hazardous materials management, permit administration, regulatory engagement, supplier governance, and border risk mitigation, partnering with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, EHS, Operations, Finance, Government Affairs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Extensive leadership of U.S.-Mexico border operations and supply chain functions.
• Deep knowledge of customs, permit requirements, and cross-border transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North America Border Operations strategy supporting cross-border movement of batteries, cores, lead, components, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste.
• Establish long-term roadmaps that enhance border resilience, reduce risk, and support sustainable business growth.
• Serve as the executive owner of border operations performance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing border operations organization across the United States and Mexico.
• Provide strategic oversight of import/export permitting programs and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Ensure uninterrupted northbound and southbound material flow throughout the North American supply chain network.
• Identify and mitigate operational bottlenecks, border delays, capacity constraints, and compliance risks.
• Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions.

Skills

Border operations leadership

Cross-border logistics

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, or a related field

Job description

Clarios seeks a Director, Border Operations to lead North American border strategy and execution across the United States and Mexico, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and uninterrupted movement of materials.

You will oversee cross-border transportation, warehousing, hazardous materials management, permit administration, regulatory engagement, supplier governance, and border risk mitigation, partnering with Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, EHS, Operations, Finance, Government Affairs, and