Trade Compliance Manager

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1,282,000 - 1,649,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational manufacturing firm in Tijuana is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance with trade regulations and customs laws. This role involves leading audits, managing customs brokers, and developing compliance strategies. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in customs compliance and is bilingual in Spanish and English. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Formación

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in customs compliance, with a focus on Mexican regulations.
• Expert knowledge of Mexican Customs Law and trade agreements.
• Proven ability to lead audits and manage interactions with customs authorities.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with Mexican customs laws across all import/export operations.
• Lead implementation of customs compliance programs and policies.
• Manage customs brokers and coordinate audits with authorities.

Conocimientos

Customs compliance management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business, or related field

Herramientas

SAP GTS

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Role Description

The Trade Compliance Manager will manage compliance with trade regulations, oversee regulatory compliance, analyze data, ensure legal compliance, and manage financial aspectsrelated to trade compliance. This position is also responsible for developing andimplementing the Fiscal andOperationalStrategies of Foreign Tradeand Customs Compliance that areinterrelated with other areas of theCompany.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Mexican customs laws and regulations (Ley Aduanera, Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior, etc.) across all import/exportoperations.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of customs complianceprograms, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee and manage customs brokers, ensuring proper classification, valuation, and documentation of imported/exported goods.
• Coordinate audits and respond to inquiries from Mexican customs authorities(SAT, Secretaría de Economía).
• Manage the correct application of trade agreements (T-MEC/USMCA, etc.), IMMEXprogram, and PROSEC.
• Develop internal training and guide teams on compliance bestpractices and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with supply chain, legal, logistics, and finance teams to minimizerisk and ensure seamless cross-border operations.
• Maintain metrics and reporting related to customs compliance and identify areas of risk or improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in customs compliance, strongly emphasizing Mexican regulations and manufacturing operations.
• Expert knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, T-MEC/USMCA, IMMEX, and PROSEC programs.
• Experience managing interactions with customs brokers, authorities, andgovernment agencies.
• Proven ability to lead audits and mitigate customs-related risks in complex supplychains.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English (advanced proficiency required).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Certification in customs or trade compliance (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, OEA/C-TPAT program involvement).
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing company.
• Working knowledge of ERP and trade management systems (SAP GTS, etc.).