The Trade Compliance Director leads Mexico trade compliance across manufacturing sites under IMMEX. Ensures compliance with MX Customs Law, regulatory updates, US Customs, and FTAs. Oversees Annex 24/30, audits, HTS, duty optimization, and process standardization. Candidate must be analytical, hands-on, and experienced in coaching teams.

1. Regulatory & Customs Compliance (MX & Intl):

Ensure IMMEX, Annex 24/30, LGIS, VAT/ISR compliance. Implement 2026 MX Customs Law (traceability, digital docs, import limits, transformation proof). Coordinate with US Customs Director on US entries/HTS. Manage OEA/CTPAT.

2. Inventory Control, Annex 24/30 & ERP:

Ensure Annex 24/30 accuracy and ERP/Broker interfaces. Validate BOMs, backflush, fixed assets, scrap, and destructions.

3. Audits, Controls & Risk:

Lead audits (SAT, SE, CTPAT, OEA, Brokers). Enforce SOPs, monitor import permanency, and drive root-cause actions.

4. Classification & Duty Management:

Direct MX/US HTS classification. Manage trade programs (USMCA, Regla Octava, Drawback). Lead duty optimization and VAT recovery.

5. Leadership & Synergy:

Lead multi-site compliance teams. Partner with Ops, Finance, IT, and Brokers; support NPI/engineering changes.

6. KPIs & Analytics:

Track KPIs (VAT exposure, permanency,



audit scores). Present insights to leadership to minimize compliance risk.

7. In-House Brokerage:

Oversee in-house customs, pedimentos, Annex 22, NOMs, and permits. Audit dispatch data and streamline workflows.

8. Continuous Improvement:

Apply Lean/Six Sigma; drive Annex 24-ERP automation and digital initiatives.

9. 2026 Law & Modernization:

Implement real-time traceability, data governance, and SAT audit readiness.

10. Strategic Responsibilities:

Risk-map IMMEX operations, build compliance playbooks, and manage authority/broker relations.

REPORTS TO:

International Logistics Leader

BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

Comercio Exterior y Aduanas, LAE, or similar

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance leadership roles under IMMEX (Director or Senior Manager level)

ENGLISH LEVEL:

90%

SKILLS:

- Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Hands-on, proactive, and able to coach teams at all levels Expertise in:
- HTS Classification
- Annex 22/24/30 systems
- ERP integration
- IMMEX compliance
- FTA (USMCA, EUR1, Japan, TIPAT, Rule 8th)
- Cos Reconciliation and Drawback

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