Trade Compliance Lead – IMMEX & Customs (Mexico)

Xylem; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a Site Trade Compliance Leader to own and enhance the foreign trade program, ensuring IMMEX and related certifications align with Mexican regulations. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to govern import/export activities, audits, and risk mitigation while driving continuous improvement across the site.

The role demands strong knowledge of Mexican customs, USMCA, and key trade regimes, with advanced English and leadership experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Business, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, or Foreign Trade, preferably in a manufacturing or IMMEX/maquiladora environment.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of IMMEX, PROSEC, IVA-IEPS, Annex 24 and Annex 30.
• Experience with Mexican customs operations, import/export documentation, pedimentos, temporary imports, and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, USMCA, RRNAs/NOMs, and customs duties.
• Experience working with customs brokers, consultants, and other third‑party providers.
• Experience developing procedures, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting or leading customs audits and regulatory reviews.
• Previous experience leading a team or providing functional leadership is preferred.
• Experience with SAP, OneSource, or similar trade compliance systems is a plus.
• Advanced English required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and maintain the site’s IMMEX, PROSEC, and IVA-IEPS Certification programs and other applicable foreign trade authorizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities on Trade Compliance matters.
• Serve as the site Trade Compliance Officer, acting as the accountable owner for customs compliance, foreign trade certifications, government interactions, audit readiness, and trade risk management for Xylem Chihuahua.
• Own the relationship with customs brokers, freight forwarders, trade compliance consultants, Annex 24/Annex 30 providers, and other foreign trade service providers, ensuring service level compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and maintain the site’s OEA (Authorized Economic Operator) compliance requirements and support certification, recertification, and audit activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure compliant execution of inbound and outbound cross-border transactions
• Oversee import and export compliance, including customs documentation, pedimentos, temporary imports, returns, virtual operations, and other applicable customs regimes.
• Manage Annex 24 and Annex 30, including temporary inventory control, reconciliations, discharges, expiration monitoring, and supporting documentation.
• Manage origin qualification analysis, supplier solicitation processes, USMCA certifications, and related documentation to support preferential duty treatment.
• Develop and maintain local Trade Compliance procedures, controls, and work instructions aligned with Xylem policies and Mexican regulations.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping, documentation, approvals, and audit trails for customs and foreign trade activities in accordance with legal retention requirements.
• Manage and monitor customs broker performance, ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of issues.
• Own and maintain the site's tariff classification database, country of origin, customs valuation, duties, BOM-related trade data, RRNAs/NOMs, USMCA, and other applicable trade requirements and coordinate classification reviews with customs brokers and technical teams.
• Identify opportunities for duty optimization and tariff mitigation, including PROSEC, Rule 8th, preferential trade agreements, and other applicable programs.
• Coordinate internal and external customs audits and regulatory reviews, including preparation of documentation, responses, and corrective actions.
• Conduct periodic Trade Compliance risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to address customs, foreign trade, and regulatory exposure.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the site’s operations and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve Trade Compliance processes.
• Support the effective use and integration of Annex 24 system, ERP and other compliance systems.
• Lead customs actions related to regime changes, regularizations, scrap disposition, donations, transfers, and inventory adjustments as required by Mexican foreign trade regulations.
• Conduct periodic due diligence reviews of customs brokers and external trade service providers in accordance with company compliance requirements.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to Trade Compliance personnel and employees involved in import/export activities.
• Develop and deliver Trade Compliance training programs to employees involved in import, export, purchasing, logistics, engineering, and supply chain activities
• Report significant compliance risks, performance indicators, and improvement opportunities to site and regional leadership.
• Establish and monitor Trade Compliance metrics and KPIs, including customs accuracy, Annex 24/30 compliance, broker performance, audit findings, and corrective action closure.
• Support denied party screening, sanctions compliance, and export control requirements in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate periodic inventory reconciliations for temporarily imported materials and fixed assets, ensuring alignment between physical inventory, ERP records, Annex 24, Annex 30, and customs records.
• Manage corrective and preventive action plans resulting from internal audits, customs reviews, and compliance assessments, ensuring timely closure and sustainability.

Conocimientos

Compliance mindset

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Project management

Influence without authority

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade / related field

Herramientas

SAP

OneSource

Descripción del empleo

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a Site Trade Compliance Leader to own and enhance the foreign trade program, ensuring IMMEX and related certifications align with Mexican regulations. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to govern import/export activities, audits, and risk mitigation while driving continuous improvement across the site.

The role demands strong knowledge of Mexican customs, USMCA, and key trade regimes, with advanced English and leadership experience.