Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist - IMMEX

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Acanceh; Presencial; MXN 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Kontoor Brands, Inc. in Yucatán, Mexico seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Mexico Trade Compliance & IMMEX Programs. You will oversee IMMEX, Annex 24/30, VUCEM, and audits, while shaping risk management, VAT controls, and preferential trade programs across manufacturing and logistics.

You will collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal, and procurement to embed compliance into operations and drive continuous improvement. Fluency in English is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in international trade, business, supply chain, finance, law, or related field.
• 5+ years in IMMEX compliance, Mexican customs regulations (Annex 24 & Annex 30), VUCEM, SAT audits, and trade compliance programs.
• Advanced knowledge of IMMEX regulations, Mexican customs law, VAT compliance, and 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead IMMEX compliance program, including Annex 24/30, VUCEM, and regulatory oversight.
• Serve as primary company representative during SAT and Mexican Customs audits.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and monitoring.
• Identify and mitigate risks involving inventory controls, VAT balances, and customs reporting.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive optimization and automation of trade compliance systems.
• Partner with leaders to integrate compliance into operations.

Conocimientos

IMMEX Compliance

USMCA/T-MEC knowledge

Audit & cross-functional leadership

Trade systems (SAP, I-Export)

English fluency

Educación

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

Herramientas

SAP

I-Export

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting: Senior Manager, Mexico Trade Compliance & IMMEX Programs Yucatán, Mexico

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®.

Kontoor Brands is a purpose‑led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best‑in‑class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Are you a seasoned Trade Compliance professional with deep expertise in IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 30, VUCEM, SAT audits, and Mexican Customs regulations? We are looking for a strategic leader to oversee and continuously strengthen our Mexico Trade Compliance Program while serving as the organization’s primary subject matter expert on customs compliance, VAT controls, regulatory risk management, and preferential trade programs. This is a high‑impact leadership role that partners across Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and business continuity across our Mexico operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the company's IMMEX compliance program, including Annex 24, Annex 30, VUCEM, customs reporting, and regulatory oversight.
• Serve as the 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 applicable preferential trade programs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in: IMMEX Compliance Mexican Customs Regulations Annex 24 & Annex 30 VUCEM SAT Audit Management 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.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical compliance function within a global manufacturing organization. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, drive operational excellence, and build world‑class compliance processes that support the success of our Mexico operations.

Why Kontoor Brands?

Kontoor Brands offers a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement. We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Kontoor Brands is a lifestyle apparel company with a strong established global footprint. We operate in more than 50 countries, with corporate offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as internal manufacturing facilities located in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to be a part of Kontoor Brands globally, as we are focused on leveraging our global platform to drive brand growth and are committed to further geographic expansion.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Diversity Vision Statement

Kontoor Brands is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business.

The continued success and growth of Kontoor Brands is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout Kontoor Brands around the world.

Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

Kontoor Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our Kontoor Brands associates and Kontoor Brands applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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