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 REQUIREMENTS10+ 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)

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📌 Trade Compliance Director (Multi-Site Operations) (Ciudad de México)
🏢 OFERTA CONFIDENCIAL
📍 Ciudad de México