**Background & Purpose of the Job**
**Who You Are & What You'll Do**
- Design and implement a robust trade compliance governance framework.
- Ensure full compliance with IMMEX, PROSEC, VAT Guarantee and VAT Certification, and AEO program requirements, among others.
- Act as the main point of contact with customs authorities.
- Ensure compliance with Annex 24 and Annex 30, including ERP reconciliation and inventory control.
- In relation to Customs: attend customs audits, inspections, and responses to government inquiries.
- Manage non-tariff permits, NOMs, and import/export authorizations.
- Lead internal and external audits related to customs and trade programs.
- Maintain a positive compliance profile with the General Foreign Trade Audit Administration, the Ministry of Economy, and Mexican Customs.
- Administer the day-to-day operations of IMMEX, PROSEC, VAT Guarantee and VAT Certification, and AEO programs.
- Supervise fixed asset control under temporary import regimes.
- Coordinate destruction notices, regularizations, and regime changes.
- Monitor import volumes under Rule 8 and ensure compliance.
- Lead AEO compliance committees.




- Support legal defense in customs-related disputes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customs documentation and procedures.
- Develop and track customs-related KPIs.
- Deliver training on import/export compliance across departments.
**What You'll Need To Succeed**
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, or foreign trade programs.
- In-depth knowledge of IMMEX, PROSEC, VAT Certification, AEO, and related regulations.
- Experience managing Annex ***** systems and ERP integration.
- Strong understanding of HTS classification, customs valuation, and origin rules.
- Proven ability to manage audits and government interactions.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) high fluency is needed.
- Experience with USMCA and other trade agreements.
- Familiarity with Rule 8 and duty optimization strategies.
- Strong communication skills with an ability to deliver complex information to a variety of audiences with impact.
- 3rd party relationship management.

📌 Trade Compliance Lead (Ciudad Victoria)
🏢 Unilever
📍 Ciudad Victoria