Sr. Customs and Trade Manager

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V. seeks a strategic leader to oversee trade compliance and governance across North America.

This role drives regulatory excellence, risk management, and business performance in a complex manufacturing setting. The candidate will lead international trade, customs compliance, and cross-border operations; develop policies, procedures, and training; and partner with senior leadership to align regulatory strategy with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or global supply chain environments.
• Proven experience leading leaders and large professional teams.
• Strong understanding of Mexican customs regulations and cross-border operations.
• Excellent communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for trade compliance and operational governance across North America.
• Drive regulatory excellence, risk management, and business performance in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Lead international trade, customs compliance, and manufacturing support functions.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls for cross-border activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to advance manufacturing, supply chain, and business objectives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and external partners on governance and regulatory matters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory / compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

English and Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Position overview:

Provide strategic leadership for trade compliance and operational governance across North America, driving regulatory excellence, risk management, and business performance in a complex manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, execution, and talent development.
• Align team objectives and performance goals with business priorities.

Trade & Compliance Strategy

• Provide strategic direction on matters related to international trade, customs compliance, and manufacturing support operations.
• Ensure compliance frameworks remain aligned with evolving business requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate operational and compliance risks and implement sustainable mitigation strategies.
• Direct the development and execution of policies, procedures, and internal controls supporting cross-border activities.

Customs & Regulatory Oversight

• Lead international trade, customs compliance, and manufacturing support functions.
• Drive regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain policies, controls, and governance for cross-border activities.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to drive manufacturing, supply chain, and business objectives.
• Support strategic growth initiatives through regulatory, risk, and compliance expertise.
• Advise leadership on trade compliance, operational risk, and cross-border business matters.

Corporate & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership visibility through regular reporting on performance, compliance, and key initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders with business updates and risk assessments.
• Manage strategic relationships with external partners and service providers.
• Represent the organization on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• +10 years of experience within manufacturing, industrial, or global supply chain environments.
• Proven success leading leaders and large professional teams.
• Strong technical understanding of Mexican customs regulations, international trade practices, and cross-border operations.
• Significant experience supporting import/export functions within complex manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale operational and compliance programs.
• Experience interacting directly with corporate executives and multinational leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.