LATAM Customs Compliance Regional Leader

Wabtec; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec is seeking a Customs Compliance Region Leader-LATAM to lead the LATAM customs compliance strategy for importers/exporters and align local processes with the enterprise standard. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance while enabling business operations.

Based in Mexico's LATAM region, you will manage a team, interact with global stakeholders and drive improvements, cost savings, and training across multiple

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years industry customs compliance experience with people leader experience
• Licensed Customs Broker or appropriate in-country equivalent certification
• Deep knowledge of local customs, trade and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to import and export activities with a focus on LATAM
• Self-Directed. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to influence others and work cross functionally to drive results in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong problem solving and process focused background that reflects accomplishments in teamwork, integrity, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Proficiency in Spanish and English

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for compliance with LATAM Region customs laws and regulations
• Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard
• Support establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes in alignment with Wabtec’s Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard
• Drive customs compliance process disciplines and timelines
• Respond to customs related government inquiries as required
• Lead Customs compliance issue resolution and address any trade compliance issues that arise in the region
• Monitor and communicate customs regulatory changes affecting Wabtec business units
• Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
• Metric Reporting
• Customs Broker/Agent oversight and management
• Work with, support and advise local and global cross-functional business teams to identify, assess, and develop action plans with respect to customs compliance and operations risk abatement
• Actively Liaison with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders engaging collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
• Support trade compliance requirements for customer projects across LATAM
• Effectively coach & mentor direct reports

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Spanish & English

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec is seeking a Customs Compliance Region Leader-LATAM to lead the LATAM customs compliance strategy for importers/exporters and align local processes with the enterprise standard. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance while enabling business operations.

Based in Mexico's LATAM region, you will manage a team, interact with global stakeholders and drive improvements, cost savings, and training across multiple