Trade Compliance Director Mx

Hunter Douglas; Rosarito; Presencial; MXN 1.800.000 - 2.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Health & life insurance

Vacation days

Paid time off

Food vouchers

Savings fund

Descripción de la vacante

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major producer of architectural products. The Trade Compliance Director in Mexico will lead the company’s trade compliance strategy across IMMEX sites, ensuring alignment with Mexican customs, US requirements, and FTAs while driving audits, ERP connectivity, and standardized processes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IMMEX-led compliance roles, bilingual ability, and hands-on leadership to coach teams and drive

Formación

• 10+ years in Trade Compliance leadership roles under IMMEX (Director or Senior Manager level).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience leading audits (SAT, SE, customs brokers) and driving SOPs across sites.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Mexico trade compliance strategy across IMMEX sites.
• Ensure compliance with IMMEX, Annex 24/30, LGIS, ISR/IVA and other regulations.
• Oversee audits, SOPs, and risk management across multiple facilities.
• Drive BOM accuracy, ERP connectivity, and interface with brokers.

Conocimientos

International logistics leadership

Bilingual

Analytical mind

Coaching & training

Educación

Comercio Exterior y Aduanas, LAE, or similar

Herramientas

ERP integration

Annex 24/30 systems

HTS Classification

Descripción del empleo

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.

Position Overview

The Trade Compliance Director is responsible for leading and executing the company's Mexico trade compliance strategy across multiple manufacturing sites operating under the IMMEX program. This role ensures full adherence to Mexican Customs Law, any regulatory updates, U.S. Customs requirements, and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) frameworks. The Director will oversee inventory control systems (Annex 24/30), internal and external audits, classification, duty optimization programs, and compliance-driven process standardization.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on, with the ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

What you’ll do

Regulatory & Customs Compliance (Mexico, International)

Ensure full compliance with IMMEX, Annex 24 & 30, LGIS, ISR/IVA certifications, and other applicable Mexican regulations.

Interpret and implement updates related to the 2026 Mexican Customs Law, including:

• Enhanced electronic traceability and data validation requirements
• New standardized digital documentation obligations
• Stricter timelines for regularization and temporary import inventory control
• Expanded obligations for demonstrating “material transformation” under IMMEX

Strengthened enforcement and penalty structures

• Work with the US Customs Director on U.S. Customs requirements related to cost reconciliation, classification, and entry documentation for exports to the U.S.
• Manage compliance with CTPAT and OEA security standards across all sites.

Strengthened enforcement and penalty structures

• Work with the US Customs Director on U.S. Customs requirements related to cost reconciliation, classification, and entry documentation for exports to the U.S.

Inventory Control, Annex 24/30 & ERP Connectivity

• Guarantee accurate operation of Annex 24 inventory control software, ensuring correct configuration, transactional integrity, and interface with ERP systems and the US/MX customs brokers
• Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and validate the effect of BOM structure on backflush results and material consumption reporting.

Audits, Controls & Risk Management

• Lead internal and external audits (SAT, SE, Customs Broker audits, corporate audits, OEA, CTPAT).
• Develop and enforce SOPs (HDMS) work instructions, and compliance policies across all sites.
• Monitor inventory permanency status (e.g., 18-month limits for temporary imports, 12mo inventory control on textiles, aluminum & steel, etc).
• Conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions for compliance exceptions.

Who you are

• International Logistics Leader
• Comercio Exterior y Aduanas, LAE, or similar
• 10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance leadership roles under IMMEX (Director or Senior Manager level)
• Bilingual.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to coach teams at all levels

Expertise in:

• HTS Classification
• Annex 22/24/30 systems
• ERP integration
• IMMEX compliance
• FTA (USMCA, EUR1, Japan, TIPAT, Rule 8th)
• Cos Reconciliation and Drawback

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus
• Generous benefits package including major medical expenses and life insurance
• Vacation days
• Paid time off
• Christmas bonusFood vouchers
• Savings fund
• Career developmental opportunities
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's