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The Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with all Mexican trade regulations, including IMMEX and PROSEC programs. This role will support the import/export process, assist in customs planning, and will handle the intricacies of these programs to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
**CORE FUNCTIONS**
- Oversee and ensure compliance with the IMMEX program.
- Ensure proper preparation and filing of all necessary documentation for IMMEX program activities, including customs declarations, invoices, and certificates of origin.
- Verify that all imports and exports under the IMMEX program are processed and cleared in accordance with Mexican customs regulations. This will include inventory control processes through the Aranxel Software.
- Identify and assess compliance risks within the IMMEX program and develop corrective actions to mitigate these risks.
- Continuously evaluate and improve IMMEX processes and practices to ensure they are efficient, cost-effective, and fully compliant with Mexican trade laws.
- Identify opportunities for optimizing duty savings, tax exemptions, and other benefits available under the program.
- Support the development of the IMMEX program for our new business name.
- Accurately classify products (MX & US) and perform regular reviews of HTS classifications to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain a global parts database.
- Perform thorough analysis of supplier documentation and product details to assess country of origin.
- Develop and implement strategies to automate or streamline country of origin assignment processes, while maintaining full compliance with trade laws.
- Analyze and verify product eligibility under the USMCA.




- Prepare and maintain documentation for USMCA certification and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper understanding and implementation of USMCA rules of origin.
- Conduct post-entry audits to verify compliance of all import/export transactions.
- Respond to broker requests and support with review of performance against KPIs.
- Create and manage the export paperwork required for shipments.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all trade compliance activities and documentation.
- Assist the Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Manager in implementing best practices to drive productivity and streamline opportunities.
- Work cross-functionally with integral and regional teams to carry out trade compliance goals and assignments.
- Monitor changes in Mexican Customs regulations and update processes accordingly.
- Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of shipments and proper management of pedimentos.
**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**
**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics required.
- 8+ years of experience working with customs procedures, rules of origin, tariffs, and international trade regulations (both Mexican and U.S.) required. 5+ years of experience with USMCA and knowledge of rules of origin and qualification requirements required.
**Required Licenses**
- None.
**Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge**




- Strong knowledge of HTS classification and General Rules of Interpretation (GRI).
- Thorough understanding of import/exports regulations and compliance standards.
- Working knowledge of IMMEX/PROSEC and best practices to maintain a program.
- Capability to identify compliance issues and provide solutions, particularly in complex trade situations.
- Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable with data analysis, spreadsheets, and managing compliance documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English as well as Spanish. Bilingual in English and Spanish is mandatory.
- Ability to learn and utilize various types of software/ERP information systems.
- Knowledge of organizational supply chain and systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
**Travel**
- Occasional travel may be required.
**COMPETENCIES**
- Understanding and interpreting international trade regulations.
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
- Identifies compliance risks and develops solutions to mitigate them effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Maintains compliance manuals, systems, and processes for the global trade program.
**SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
**Physical Activities**
**Visual Acuity**
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figure

📌 Trade Compliance Manager (Guadalajara)
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📍 Guadalajara