This role supports import/export operations, IMMEX compliance, and cross-border logistics processes while minimizing risk and ensuring timely material flow.
Responsabilidades
Mains Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations (U.S. and Mexico), including IMMEX program requirements.
- Manage and validate import/export documentation such as:
- Commercial invoices
- Packing lists
- Certificates of origin
- Pedimentos
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor and ensure accurate tariff classification (HTS codes) and country of origin determination.
- Support audits (internal and external) and maintain proper documentation records.
- Track and report compliance KPIs (customs accuracy, clearance time, penalties).
- Review and ensure compliance with trade agreements (USMCA/T-MEC).
- Identify risks and implement corrective/preventive actions related to customs compliance.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure proper import/export data.
- Ensure compliance with duty deferral programs and cost optimization strategies.
- Stay updated on changes in international trade regulations and communicate impacts to the organization.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in: International Trade, Logistics / Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in customs compliance within a manufacturing or maquiladora environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- IMMEX regulations
- Mexican customs law
- U.S. import/export regulations
- Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders
- Advanced knowledge of tariff classification (HTS) and customs valuations.
- Advanced English (Professional / Business level preferent).
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and compliance mindset
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines