Trade Compliance Analyst: IMMEX & Customs Specialist

Bright Machines, Inc.; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Machines is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to own the IMMEX program and manage customs inventory control for our Guadalajara operations. You will ensure compliant handling of temporarily imported materials and audit readiness while collaborating with Supply Chain, Inventory, Logistics, Finance, and external providers.

You will work to reconcile records with ERP data and physical inventory, monitor VAT/IEPS requirements, and stay current with Mexican foreign trade regulations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance or foreign trade within an IMMEX manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Annex 24, 30, and 31.
• Working knowledge of the IMMEX Decree, Ley Aduanera, and VAT/IEPS certification requirements.
• Experience reconciling customs records with ERP data and physical inventory.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conversational English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Own the IMMEX program, including VUCEM filings, registrations, legal stay timeframes, and compliance requirements.
• Manage Annex 24, 30, and 31 customs inventory control, including imports, exports, discharges, waste, and scrap.
• Reconcile customs records with physical inventory and NetSuite and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor VAT and IEPS (CIVA) certification requirements, renewals, and compliance thresholds.
• Review and validate customs documentation prepared by the customs broker.
• Manage and validate reports from the external IMMEX service provider and follow up on findings.
• Maintain customs documentation and ensure SAT audit readiness.
• Report open customs balances, compliance status, and potential exposure to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support import/export activities and cross-border documentation when needed.
• Stay current on changes to Mexican foreign trade regulations and assess their impact on the operation.

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

English - conversational

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Bright Machines is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to own the IMMEX program and manage customs inventory control for our Guadalajara operations. You will ensure compliant handling of temporarily imported materials and audit readiness while collaborating with Supply Chain, Inventory, Logistics, Finance, and external providers.

You will work to reconcile records with ERP data and physical inventory, monitor VAT/IEPS requirements, and stay current with Mexican foreign trade regulations to