Trade Compliance Lead – Mexico (IMMEX/USMCA)

YSI Inc.; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a seasoned Trade Compliance Lead to own the site’s foreign trade programs, ensuring IMMEX, PROSEC, IVA-IEPS compliance and audit readiness. You will coordinate with customs, brokers, and cross-functional teams to drive regulatory alignment, documentation accuracy, and tariff optimization for cross-border operations.

The role requires advanced English, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a governance framework across several Mexican regulatory bodies and

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 (SAT, Secretaria de Economia, and other regulatory agencies) 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade/Business/Customs/Supply Chain

Herramientas

SAP

OneSource

Descripción del empleo

Xylem Chihuahua seeks a seasoned Trade Compliance Lead to own the site’s foreign trade programs, ensuring IMMEX, PROSEC, IVA-IEPS compliance and audit readiness. You will coordinate with customs, brokers, and cross-functional teams to drive regulatory alignment, documentation accuracy, and tariff optimization for cross-border operations.

The role requires advanced English, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a governance framework across several Mexican regulatory bodies and