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)
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