Foreign Trade Manager / Import Export Manager

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,385,000 - 1,754,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary USD 75k–95k

Annual bonus

Permanent position

Leadership role

Career growth

Global exposure

Job summary

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V is seeking a Foreign Trade Manager in Tijuana to oversee all import/export operations, ensuring compliance with IMMEX, USMCA, and related programs within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead a trade compliance function, manage brokers and providers, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain security and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in trade/compliance leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with IMMEX, USMCA/T-MEC, OEA/CTPAT knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import/export activities ensuring customs compliance.
• Manage brokers and freight forwarders.
• Coordinate audits and maintain trade program certifications.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade/International Business/Logistics

Job description

• Manage IMMEX, USMCA, and cross-border trade programs.
• Oversee trade compliance in a regulated environment.

Sobre nuestro cliente

A healthcare/electronic company located in Tijuana.

Descripción

• Responsible for overseeing all import and export activities, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and foreign trade programs such as IMMEX, PROSEC, VAT/IEPS Certification, OEA, Annex 24, and Annex 31.
• Managing customs brokers and logistics providers.
• Overseeing tariff classification and country-of-origin determinations
• Ensuring USMCA/T-MEC compliance, coordinating audits, maintaining CTPAT requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across foreign trade operations.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional departments including Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Procurement while managing KPIs, risk mitigation strategies, and team development.

Perfil buscado

A successful Foreign Trade Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Foreign Trade, Customs, Import/Export, or Trade Compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 31, PROSEC, VAT/IEPS Certification, and USMCA/T-MEC.
• Experience managing customs brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-border Mexico-U.S. operations.
• Solid understanding of tariff classification, rules of origin, customs valuation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CTPAT and supply chain security programs; OEA knowledge is a plus.
• Proven experience supporting or leading customs and compliance audits.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.

Qué Ofrecemos

• Annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 USD.
• Annual bonus.
• Permanent position in Tijuana.
• Opportunity to lead a critical trade compliance and import/export function within a global manufacturing organization.
• High level of visibility and interaction with regional and international stakeholders.
• Strategic role with ownership of customs compliance, trade programs, logistics optimization, and supply chain security initiatives.
• Leadership responsibility with the opportunity to build and develop a specialized Import-Export team.
• Exposure to a complex and highly regulated environment that offers professional growth and career advancement.