Senior Trade Compliance Auditor - Mexico Operations

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Auditor to support Foreign Trade compliance across its Mexican operations. The role conducts preventive audits, identifies regulatory risks, and ensures adherence to Mexican customs regulations and applicable programs.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in customs and Foreign Trade auditing, preferably within consulting or auditing firms, focusing on evaluating processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a trade-related field and 5+ years in Foreign Trade, customs compliance, or auditing.
• Experience evaluating company processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, Regulations, and General Rules of Foreign Trade.
• Experience with IMMEX, CIVA/IVA-IEPS, PROSEC, and Anexo 24.
• Familiarity with tariff classification, customs valuation, and Rules of Origin.
• USMCA/T-MEC knowledge and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive audits covering IMMEX, CIVA, Fixed Assets, and Record Keeping.
• Audit and validate Foreign Trade operations across Methode's plants in Mexico.
• Identify customs, regulatory, fiscal, and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with IMMEX, CIVA, PROSEC, Rule 8, RFC, and other applicable requirements.
• Review Anexo 24, Anexo 30/31, tariff classification, customs valuation, Rules of Origin, and USMCA/T-MEC requirements.
• Prepare audit findings, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor Foreign Trade compliance KPIs and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, Materials, Engineering, Finance, Quality, customs brokers, and external consultants.

Skills

Foreign Trade auditing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Methode Electronics, Inc. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Auditor to support Foreign Trade compliance across its Mexican operations. The role conducts preventive audits, identifies regulatory risks, and ensures adherence to Mexican customs regulations and applicable programs.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in customs and Foreign Trade auditing, preferably within consulting or auditing firms, focusing on evaluating processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.