Trade Compliance Leader

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oferta confidencial is seeking a Trade Compliance Leader in Tijuana to drive the design, implementation, and upkeep of robust trade compliance programs. You will oversee import/export operations, ensure regulatory alignment across IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA, and VAT/IEPS, and manage inventory control and audits.

The role demands 5+ years in trade compliance within manufacturing, strong English, and proven leadership.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Customs, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or import/export operations within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican customs regulations, IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA, and tariff classification.
• Experience managing customs audits and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control requirements.
• Experience working with customs brokers and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive trade compliance programs.
• Oversee import and export operations, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage compliance with IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA (T-MEC), and VAT/IEPS Certification requirements.
• Ensure proper management and reconciliation of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control systems.
• Lead internal and external customs audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate customs-related risks to prevent penalties and operational disruptions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin determination.
• Monitor temporary imports, exports, virtual operations, and applicable customs transactions.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure efficient customs operations.
• Oversee customs documentation accuracy, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead corrective and preventive action plans resulting from audits, inspections, and compliance findings.
• Monitor changes in customs regulations and implement necessary operational adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable inventory traceability, reconciliation, and temporary import return requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize customs processes, strengthen controls, and reduce compliance risks.
• Support the maintenance and renewal of trade compliance certifications and government authorizations.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Cross functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in International Trade/Customs/Logistics

Descripción del empleo

The Trade Compliance Leader is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to Mexican and international customs regulations, corporate policies, and applicable trade agreements.

Mains Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Mexican and international customs laws, trade regulations, and corporate policies.
• Oversee import and export operations, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage compliance with IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA (T-MEC), and VAT/IEPS Certification requirements.
• Ensure proper management and reconciliation of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control systems.
• Lead internal and external customs audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate customs-related risks to prevent penalties and operational disruptions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin determination.
• Monitor temporary imports, exports, virtual operations, and applicable customs transactions.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure efficient customs operations.
• Oversee customs documentation accuracy, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead corrective and preventive action plans resulting from audits, inspections, and compliance findings.
• Monitor changes in customs regulations and implement necessary operational adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable inventory traceability, reconciliation, and temporary import return requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize customs processes, strengthen controls, and reduce compliance risks.
• Support the maintenance and renewal of trade compliance certifications and government authorizations.

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Customs, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or import/export operations within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican customs regulations, IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA, and tariff classification.
• Experience managing customs audits and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control requirements.
• Experience working with customs brokers and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Leadership and Decision-Making
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail