Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist - IMMEX

Fashion United; Acanceh; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands seeks a seasoned Trade Compliance leader to oversee our Mexico program across IMMEX, Annex 24 and 30, VUCEM, and SAT audits. You will partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure compliance and uninterrupted operations for our Mexico footprint.

The role requires a strategic thinker with deep regulatory knowledge, hands-on governance, and a track record of leading audits and continuous improvements in trade and VAT controls, plus fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IMMEX Compliance, Mexican Customs Regulations, VUCEM, and SAT Audit Management.
• Advanced knowledge of IMMEX Regulations, Mexican Customs Law, VAT Compliance, Customs Inventory Controls, and Preferential Trade Agreements.
• Experience with SAP, I-Export, or similar trade compliance systems; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMMEX compliance program including Annex 24, Annex 30, VUCEM, and reporting.
• Serve as primary representative during SAT and Mexican Customs audits.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and monitoring processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks involving inventory controls, VAT balances, and customs reporting.
• Lead corrective actions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive optimization and automation of trade compliance systems (I-Export and related).
• Partner with business leaders to integrate compliance into operations decision-making.
• Provide SME on USMCA/T-MEC, TPL, and other preferential trade programs.

Skills

IMMEX Compliance

Mexican Customs Regulations

VUCEM

SAT Audit Management

Professional English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

I-Export

Job description

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.

Job Posting:

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
• VUCEM
• SAT Audit Management

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 your Mexico operations.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer 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.

• discounts on our apparel.
• four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.