Overview
The Associate Director of Global Trade Compliance will lead the company’s Juarez trade compliance strategy and operations for Mexico, with particular responsibility for IMMEX/customs programs, import and export compliance, inventory control, and VAT/IVA tax-deferral mechanisms. This position will ensure compliance with Mexican customs and tax regulations while supporting efficient cross-border operations and optimizing the company’s general trade framework. The role requires strong knowledge of Mexico IMMEX (maquiladora) operations, customs compliance, VAT/IVA requirements, ERP inventory systems, and U.S. and international trade regulations, as well as the ability to partner effectively with Finance, Tax, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT.
Responsibilities
Lead the global trade compliance program for Mexico manufacturing and maquiladora operations.
Oversee IMMEX, customs, import/export, bonded inventory, and temporary-import programs.
Ensure accurate reconciliation between physical inventory, customs inventory records, and ERP system balances.



Prisma software experience preferred.
Establish controls to identify and resolve discrepancies between ERP inventory, customs declarations, bills of materials (BOMs), and actual materials consumed or exported.
Manage compliance with Mexican VAT/IVA tax-deferral and certification programs, including requirements associated with temporary imports and subsequent exports.
Partner with Tax and Finance to ensure proper treatment and documentation of VAT/IVA deferrals and recoveries.
Develop and maintain processes for inventory traceability from importation through manufacturing, consumption, transfer, and export.
Oversee import and export classifications, customs valuation, origin, tariff treatment, and documentation.
Experience managing Foreign Trade Agreement programs such as USMCA.
Monitor changes in Mexican customs, tax, trade, and foreign-trade regulations and translate regulatory changes into operational requi

📌 Associate Director, Trade Compliance (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 Shure
📍 Ciudad Juárez