Trade Compliance Auditor

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Auditor to support Foreign Trade compliance across its Mexican operations. The role conducts preventive audits, identifies regulatory risks, and ensures adherence to Mexican customs regulations and applicable programs.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in customs and Foreign Trade auditing, preferably within consulting or auditing firms, focusing on evaluating processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a trade-related field and 5+ years in Foreign Trade, customs compliance, or auditing.
• Experience evaluating company processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, Regulations, and General Rules of Foreign Trade.
• Experience with IMMEX, CIVA/IVA-IEPS, PROSEC, and Anexo 24.
• Familiarity with tariff classification, customs valuation, and Rules of Origin.
• USMCA/T-MEC knowledge and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive audits covering IMMEX, CIVA, Fixed Assets, and Record Keeping.
• Audit and validate Foreign Trade operations across Methode's plants in Mexico.
• Identify customs, regulatory, fiscal, and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with IMMEX, CIVA, PROSEC, Rule 8, RFC, and other applicable requirements.
• Review Anexo 24, Anexo 30/31, tariff classification, customs valuation, Rules of Origin, and USMCA/T-MEC requirements.
• Prepare audit findings, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor Foreign Trade compliance KPIs and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, Materials, Engineering, Finance, Quality, customs brokers, and external consultants.

Skills

Foreign Trade auditing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Methode Electronics Inc. is a global leader in custom-engineered, application-specific solutions, with over 7,000 employees worldwide. Headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, Methode specializes in power distribution, sensors, human-machine interfaces, and testing systems for diverse industries. For more information, please visit our website.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Trade Compliance Auditor to support Foreign Trade compliance across Methode's operations in Mexico. This role will conduct preventive audits, identify regulatory risks, validate Foreign Trade operations, and ensure compliance with Mexican customs regulations and applicable programs.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in customs and Foreign Trade auditing, preferably within a consulting or auditing firm, with experience evaluating company processes, controls, and regulatory compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Conduct preventive audits covering IMMEX, CIVA, Fixed Assets, and Record Keeping.

Audit and validate Foreign Trade operations across Methode's plants in Mexico.

Identify customs, regulatory, fiscal, and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with IMMEX, CIVA, PROSEC, Rule 8, RFC, and other applicable requirements.

Review Anexo 24, Anexo 30/31, tariff classification, customs valuation, Rules of Origin, and USMCA/T-MEC requirements.

Prepare audit findings, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.

Monitor Foreign Trade compliance KPIs and promote continuous improvement.

Work with Shipping, Receiving, Materials, Engineering, Finance, Quality, customs brokers, and external consultants.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Relations, Law, Accounting, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Foreign Trade, customs compliance, or customs auditing.

Previous experience in consulting or auditing firms is highly preferred.

Experience auditing companies and evaluating Foreign Trade processes, controls, and compliance.

Strong knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, Regulations, and General Rules of Foreign Trade.

Experience with IMMEX, CIVA/IVA-IEPS, PROSEC, and Anexo 24.

Knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation, Rules of Origin, and USMCA/T-MEC.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Methode Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.