Strategic Customs Operations Manager - Maritime & Air

Insight Global; México; On-site; MXN 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Customs Operations Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of maritime and air import/export customs operations from a Mexico-based site. The role requires travel and a busy Monday-to-Saturday schedule, with regular hours and weekend coverage as part of operations.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Mexican customs and foreign-trade regulations, oversee clearance and cargo-release activities, and monitor KPIs while managing costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in customs brokerage operations.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, General Foreign Trade Rules, the Federal Tax Code, and foreign-trade compliance.
• Experience with maritime and air import/export customs operations.
• Knowledge of Bill of Lading and Air Waybill revalidation, cargo pre-inspection, and bonded-facility release procedures.
• Experience reviewing tariff classifications, customs entries or pedimentos, duties, taxes, and non-tariff requirements.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and applicable Mexican Official Standards, including requirements affecting textiles, footwear, cosmetics, and medical equipment.
• Strong people-leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work the required Monday-to-Saturday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maritime and air import/export customs operations.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican customs and foreign-trade regulations.
• Oversee customs clearance and cargo-release activities.
• Monitor operational KPIs, manage costs and risks.
• Lead a team focused on service quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade/International Relations

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Customs Operations Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of maritime and air import/export customs operations from a Mexico-based site. The role requires travel and a busy Monday-to-Saturday schedule, with regular hours and weekend coverage as part of operations.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Mexican customs and foreign-trade regulations, oversee clearance and cargo-release activities, and monitor KPIs while managing costs