Strategic Import & Compliance Specialist

Molex; El Salto; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Molex in Mexico is seeking an Import Specialist to coordinate and monitor all import activities, ensuring on-time, full deliveries and strict compliance with customs, IMMEX/Maquila, HTS classifications and company requirements.

You will work with customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal teams to secure efficient clearance, validate documents, optimize duties, and track KPIs such as timing, accuracy and exception rates while identifying process improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in import/export, customs, logistics, or trade compliance.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, import processes, Incoterms, HTS classification, and IMMEX/Maquila operations.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate import operations for raw materials, components, equipment, tools, and indirect supplies.
• Review and validate import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely customs clearance.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, IMMEX/Maquila requirements, tariff classifications, origin criteria, and internal procedures.
• Monitor inbound shipments and proactively escalated potential delays, documentation issues, or customs holds.
• Maintain accurate import records and support internal, external, and government audits.
• Validate HTS codes, country of origin, values, Incoterms, and import permits when applicable.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, Finance, and Compliance teams to align material arrivals with business needs.
• Support duty optimization, temporary import controls, and reconciliation of import documentation.
• Track import KPIs such as clearance time, documentation accuracy, shipment delays, broker performance, and compliance incidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve import processes, reduce manual work, and strengthen customs compliance controls.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up

Pressure management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field

Herramientas

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Molex in Mexico is seeking an Import Specialist to coordinate and monitor all import activities, ensuring on-time, full deliveries and strict compliance with customs, IMMEX/Maquila, HTS classifications and company requirements.

You will work with customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal teams to secure efficient clearance, validate documents, optimize duties, and track KPIs such as timing, accuracy and exception rates while identifying process improvements.