Senior Trade Compliance Lead - Mexico

Donaldson; Aguascalientes; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Donaldson Mexico is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead the Mexico Trade Compliance function, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations, customs requirements, and FTAs while aligning with global standards. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive policy improvements, manage audits, and mentor a growing team to minimize risk and support the business in a compliant, efficient manner.

This role offers a strategic leadership position within a multinational manufacturing

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (minimum).
• 8+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export, or International Trade.
• +5 years of Leadership experience managing trade compliance activities or teams.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, and FTAs.
• Experience with customs brokers, government agencies, and regulatory audits.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Mexico Trade Compliance team and provide strategic direction for compliance activities.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes, updating policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and FTAs.
• Partner with Global Trade Compliance teams to standardize processes, tariff classifications, and trade programs.
• Communicate regulatory changes and compliance risks to senior leadership.
• Lead customs audits, government inquiries, and ensure audit readiness through proper documentation.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, government agencies, and external advisors.
• Oversee tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Develop and improve trade compliance policies, internal controls, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to support compliant global operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Donaldson Mexico is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead the Mexico Trade Compliance function, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations, customs requirements, and FTAs while aligning with global standards. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive policy improvements, manage audits, and mentor a growing team to minimize risk and support the business in a compliant, efficient manner.

This role offers a strategic leadership position within a multinational manufacturing