Senior Trade Compliance Leader – Mexico & IMMEX Programs

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Xico; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager for Mexico Trade Compliance to lead IMMEX programs, Annex 24/30, VUCEM reporting, and Mexican customs compliance.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT and Legal to strengthen controls, manage audits, and drive process improvements while ensuring regulatory risk management and business continuity across Mexico operations. Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years in IMMEX and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field.
• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMMEX compliance program, including Annex 24/30, VUCEM, customs reporting, and regulatory oversight.
• Serve as 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 preferential trade programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

I-Export

Job description

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager for Mexico Trade Compliance to lead IMMEX programs, Annex 24/30, VUCEM reporting, and Mexican customs compliance.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT and Legal to strengthen controls, manage audits, and drive process improvements while ensuring regulatory risk management and business continuity across Mexico operations. Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years in IMMEX and