Import And Export Analyst

Bright Machines, Inc.; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Machines, Inc. in Guadalajara seeks a Trade Compliance Analyst to own the IMMEX program and customs inventory control. You will ensure Mexican compliance, track temporarily imported materials, and maintain audit readiness.

Responsibilities include VUCEM filings, Annex 24/30/31 management, NetSuite reconciliation, and coordination with the customs broker. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance or foreign trade within an IMMEX manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Annex 24, 30, and 31.
• Knowledge of the IMMEX Decree, Ley Aduanera, and VAT/IEPS certification requirements.
• Experience reconciling customs records with ERP data and physical inventory.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the IMMEX program, including VUCEM filings, registrations, and stay timeframes.
• Manage Annex 24, 30, and 31 customs inventory control, including imports/exports.
• Reconcile customs records with NetSuite and physical inventory; resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor VAT and IEPS certification requirements, renewals, and thresholds.
• Review and validate customs documentation prepared by the broker.
• Maintain documents and ensure SAT audit readiness; report open balances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Spanish-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Bright Machines is looking for a Trade Compliance Analyst to own the IMMEX program and customs inventory control for our Guadalajara operations. This role ensures compliance with Mexican customs regulations, accurate tracking of temporarily imported materials, and audit readiness.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Own the IMMEX program, including VUCEM filings, registrations, legal stay timeframes, and compliance requirements.
• Manage Annex 24, 30, and 31 customs inventory control, including imports, exports, discharges, waste, and scrap.
• Reconcile customs records with physical inventory and NetSuite and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor VAT and IEPS (CIVA) certification requirements, renewals, and compliance thresholds.
• Review and validate customs documentation prepared by the customs broker.
• Manage and validate reports from the external IMMEX service provider and follow up on findings.
• Maintain customs documentation and ensure SAT audit readiness.
• Report open customs balances, compliance status, and potential exposure to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support import/export activities and cross-border documentation when needed.
• Stay current on changes to Mexican foreign trade regulations and assess their impact on the operation.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in trade compliance or foreign trade within an IMMEX manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Annex 24, 30, and 31.
• Working knowledge of the IMMEX Decree, Ley Aduanera, and VAT/IEPS certification requirements.
• Experience reconciling customs records with ERP data and physical inventory.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conversational English and fluent/native Spanish.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.