Mexico Trade Compliance Lead – IMMEX, USMCA & Audits

kbi; Acanceh; Presencial; MXN 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Kontoor Brands in Mexico is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee IMMEX programs, Annex 24/30, VUCEM, SAT audits and Mexican Customs. You will lead the Mexico Trade Compliance program and act as the SME on VAT controls and regulatory risk across operations.

This leadership role collaborates with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT and Legal to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and sustain business continuity across Yucatán operations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IMMEX Compliance, Mexican Customs Regulations, Annex 24 & Annex 30, VUCEM, SAT audit management, and trade compliance programs.
• Advanced knowledge of IMMEX Regulations, Mexican Customs Law, VAT compliance, customs inventory controls, and preferential trade agreements.
• Proven experience leading audits, compliance projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with SAP, I-Export, or similar trade compliance systems.
• Professional fluency in English required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the company’s IMMEX compliance program, including Annex 24, Annex 30, VUCEM, customs reporting, and regulatory oversight.
• Serve as the primary company representative during SAT and Mexican Customs audits.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks involving inventory controls, VAT balances, customs reporting, material discharges, aging inventory, and scrap management.
• Lead corrective action initiatives, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive optimization and automation of trade compliance systems, including I‑Export and related platforms.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate compliance requirements into operational decision‑making.
• Provide subject matter expertise on USMCA/T‑MEC, TPL, and other applicable preferential trade programs.

Conocimientos

IMMEX Compliance

Mexican Customs Regulations

Annex 24

Annex 30

VUCEM

SAT Audit Management

Trade Compliance Programs

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law

Herramientas

SAP

I-Export

Descripción del empleo

Kontoor Brands in Mexico is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee IMMEX programs, Annex 24/30, VUCEM, SAT audits and Mexican Customs. You will lead the Mexico Trade Compliance program and act as the SME on VAT controls and regulatory risk across operations.

This leadership role collaborates with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT and Legal to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and sustain business continuity across Yucatán operations.