Mexico Customs & Trade Leader - IMMEX Compliance & Growth

Barry Callebaut Group; San Pedro Garza García; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barry Callebaut Group seeks a Customs and Trade Manager for Mexico to lead IMMEX operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize cost controls across sites. You will govern customs, VAT, and inventory processes and act as the liaison with Mexican authorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8–12+ years in customs and trade, and strong leadership. Fluency in Spanish and English, plus SAP/ERP and MS 365 experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Law, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 8-12+ years of experience in customs and trade with strong IMMEX/Maquila exposure.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and/or cross-functional programs.
• Deep knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, RGCE, IMMEX Decree, Annex 24, Annex 30, VAT certification, pedimentos, HS classification, valuation, origin, and audits.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IMMEX/Maquila operations including temporary imports/exports, inventory balances, permits, certifications, and compliance calendars.
• Ensure Annex 24 and Annex 30 reporting and reconciliations.
• Oversee customs brokers, pedimentos, HS classification, valuation, origin management, documentation quality, KPI monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Finance and Tax teams to manage VAT and duty exposure, tax obligations, audit support, accruals, payment tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Act as the primary contact with ANAM, SAT, the Ministry of Economy, and other regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, renewals, and compliance requests.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical processes across Operations, Logistics, Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, and Global Customs & Trade teams.
• Maintain customs and trade risk registers, lead internal and external audits, close findings, and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, digitalization, and compliance-enhancing initiatives across customs and trade processes.
• Manage and develop the local customs and trade team on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Master’s degree or customs/trade certification

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Barry Callebaut Group seeks a Customs and Trade Manager for Mexico to lead IMMEX operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize cost controls across sites. You will govern customs, VAT, and inventory processes and act as the liaison with Mexican authorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8–12+ years in customs and trade, and strong leadership. Fluency in Spanish and English, plus SAP/ERP and MS 365 experience, are preferred.