Eaton’s IS AER ITD division located at Calle de los Cirios #12821,Parque Indistrial Valle Bonito, Tijuana CP 22250 is currently seeking a Customs Lead.
What You’ll Do Are you passionate about international trade, compliance, and leading high-performing teams? Join us as a Customs Lead and play a critical role in ensuring our business operates with the highest standards of compliance across Mexico's customs and international trade regulations.
In this impactful leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing import and export operations, ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, and driving excellence in trade management. As the Customs Lead, you will lead and develop a talented team, enhance productivity, manage key reporting activities, and govern trade policies that support our business objectives while mitigating risk.
You will collaborate closely with the Mexico GTM Manager, US GTM Manager, and VAT Certification Manager, aligning local initiatives with broader strategic goals. Your expertise will be essential in identifying, escalating, and resolving customs-related challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Essential Functions Ensure being in compliance with reporting management including among others:
Annual IMMEX report
Annex 30 Monthly presentation
Monthly Presentation of INEGI reports
Administrate USMCA and FTA programs
Sub-manufacturer reports
Customs broker billing reports.
Balance Score card
VAT and OEA / CTPAT certification Self-Assesment/ maintenance
Supplier audits
IMMEX compliance Self-Assessment: Profile update and certification
MLA Annual Report and ITAR compliance management
Value Reconciliation
Creating internal procedures needed to enhance the import and export trade operation to ensure the business being in compliance with the international customs regulations; align those procedures with Eaton standards.
Provides analytical support to implement processes and procedures for new international activity including acquisitions, initiatives and projects




Communicate policy, procedures and economic issues that affect the business. Assist in providing training, advice and guidance to other internal areas as necessary
Coordinate with the COE (VAT and GTM) supervisor and serve as the local liaison providing insight and assistance to fellow COE subject matter experts about classification, FTA’s and VAT certification compliance
Ensure the correct applicability of Governmental programs
Stay up-to-date with the Law and other customs regulations applicable to import and export trade operation
Assure that the business is in full compliance with Mexican and International Customs Law and
Customs Regulations including:
Accurate open customs balance
Administrate and supervise the Annex 24 Software
Administrate ANNEX 30 (VAT Tax Credit Reports)
Implement new import/export rules published at any time by the authority
Have the temporary fixed asset inventory under control
Ensure the proper application of Export Licenses
Assure the proper procedures for the US Reconciliation
Accurate & timely processing of Machinery & equipment transitions
Accurate & timely processing of virtual import/exports operation
Ensure the proper recordkeeping based on the current customs regulations on import and export transactions and Free-Trade Agreements
Staff management including: Career development, Performance management (Talent Hub etc.) Organizational development
Able to identify compliance problems and respond with appropriate actions; identify people needed to resolve compliance problems and collaborate to develop corrective action plans.
Visitor Management (Trade Compliance)




Qualifications Bachelor's degree in International Commerce, Customs, Trade Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
A master's degree in a related discipline is considered a plus
5-7 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export Operations, or related areas, including the administration of special trade programs and initiatives that drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, and business value.
Proven experience ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IMMEX Program Administration and Mexican customs regulations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with significant decision-making responsibility within a highly matrixed general organization.
Adaptable and resilient professional with the ability to navigate evolving priorities, regulatory changes, and business needs while maintaining a strong focus on results.
Strong leadership capabilities, including team development, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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