Trade Compliance Lead – Mexico (IMMEX/PROSEC)

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a Lead Trade Compliance professional to own customs and foreign trade governance across the site, overseeing IMMEX/PROSEC/IVA-IEPS programs and liaising with SAT and regulators.

You will drive risk-based compliance, maintain records, and align with Mexican regulations while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal and external providers to optimize duties and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 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 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 developing procedures, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting or leading customs audits and regulatory reviews.
• Advanced English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain IMMEX, PROSEC, and IVA-IEPS programs; other foreign trade authorizations.
• Serve as primary contact with customs authorities on Trade Compliance matters.
• Own the site's Trade Compliance Officer role for customs compliance and audits.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and service providers.
• Oversee Annex 24/30, origin qualification, USMCA docs and related regimes.
• Develop local Trade Compliance procedures aligned with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on operations.

Skills

Compliance mindset

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Project management

Influence without authority

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Business, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a Lead Trade Compliance professional to own customs and foreign trade governance across the site, overseeing IMMEX/PROSEC/IVA-IEPS programs and liaising with SAT and regulators.

You will drive risk-based compliance, maintain records, and align with Mexican regulations while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal and external providers to optimize duties and ensure audit readiness.