Mexico Trade Compliance Leader | IMMEX & SAT Audits

Fashion United; Acanceh; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands seeks a seasoned Trade Compliance leader to oversee our Mexico program across IMMEX, Annex 24 and 30, VUCEM, and SAT audits. You will partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure compliance and uninterrupted operations for our Mexico footprint.

The role requires a strategic thinker with deep regulatory knowledge, hands-on governance, and a track record of leading audits and continuous improvements in trade and VAT controls, plus fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IMMEX Compliance, Mexican Customs Regulations, VUCEM, and SAT Audit Management.
• Advanced knowledge of IMMEX Regulations, Mexican Customs Law, VAT Compliance, Customs Inventory Controls, and Preferential Trade Agreements.
• Experience with SAP, I-Export, or similar trade compliance systems; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMMEX compliance program including Annex 24, Annex 30, VUCEM, and reporting.
• Serve as primary representative during SAT and Mexican Customs audits.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and monitoring processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks involving inventory controls, VAT balances, and customs reporting.
• Lead corrective actions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive optimization and automation of trade compliance systems (I-Export and related).
• Partner with business leaders to integrate compliance into operations decision-making.
• Provide SME on USMCA/T-MEC, TPL, and other preferential trade programs.

Skills

IMMEX Compliance

Mexican Customs Regulations

VUCEM

SAT Audit Management

Professional English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field

Tools

SAP

I-Export

Job description

Kontoor Brands seeks a seasoned Trade Compliance leader to oversee our Mexico program across IMMEX, Annex 24 and 30, VUCEM, and SAT audits. You will partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure compliance and uninterrupted operations for our Mexico footprint.

The role requires a strategic thinker with deep regulatory knowledge, hands-on governance, and a track record of leading audits and continuous improvements in trade and VAT controls, plus fluency in