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 *****
, 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 *****
,
LGIS
,
VAT/ISR
compliance. Implement
**** 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 ***** & ERP:
Ensure
Annex *****
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.
******* 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)
Cos Reconciliation and Drawback
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📌 Director De Importacion Y Exportacion (Baja California)
🏢 Industrias La Mesa De Tijuana, S.A. De
📍 Baja California