Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist

APM Terminals; Lázaro Cárdenas; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

APM Terminals is seeking a Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist in Mexico to manage imports and end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring compliance with customs legislation and corporate policy. You will collaborate with suppliers, brokers, carriers, and authorities to minimize risk, control costs, and provide real-time visibility into purchase orders and shipment status.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 3+ years in international logistics, and knowledge of Incoterms and ERP

Formación

• Requires practical knowledge of foreign trade, customs legislation, and Incoterms.
• 3+ years of experience in international logistics, imports, and foreign trade, preferably in a multinational company.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills and English proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems to track purchase orders, shipments, and receipts.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate international shipments by sea, air, and land, tracking critical dates to protect delivery timelines.
• Review and validate import documentation including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs entries.
• Partner with customs brokers and authorities to ensure compliance with national and international regulations.
• Keep IFS updated with accurate logistics data covering purchase orders, shipments, receipts, and ETAs.
• Monitor and reconcile logistics costs, invoices, and vendor payments with Finance and Procurement.
• Identify supply chain risks early and coordinate corrective action to protect availability of critical materials.

Conocimientos

English

Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist

The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist manages and coordinates the company's import and logistics operations end to end, ensuring compliance with customs legislation, regulatory requirements, and corporate policy. Working closely with suppliers, customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, government authorities, and internal customers, she or he keeps shipments moving, minimizes operational risk, controls logistics costs, and gives the business real-time visibility into purchase orders and shipment status.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments by sea, air, and land, tracking critical dates to protect delivery timelines.
• Review and validate import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs entries.
• Partner with customs brokers and authorities to ensure compliance with national and international customs regulations.
• Keep IFS updated with accurate logistics data covering purchase orders, shipments, receipts, and ETAs.
• Monitor and reconcile logistics costs, invoices, and vendor payments alongside Finance and Procurement.
• Identify supply chain risks early and coordinate corrective action to protect the availability of critical materials.

What we can offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture built around continuous improvement.
• Real opportunities to develop new skills and advance a career within a global organization.
• Exposure to international trade, customs compliance, and supply chain best practices.
• A collaborative, people-first environment where growth is a priority.

What we’re looking for

• A bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in international logistics, imports, and foreign trade, ideally within a multinational company.
• Practical knowledge of foreign trade, customs legislation, and Incoterms.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems to track purchase orders, shipments, and receipts.
• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM (CSCP or CLTD), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or Incoterms training are a plus.
• Lean-minded: a strong mindset of continuous improvement – naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

Commitment to Work-Life Balance and Professional Development

APM Terminals is committed to innovation, work-life balance, and ongoing professional development, giving every team member the tools and support to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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