The Trade Compliance Leader is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to Mexican and international customs regulations, corporate policies, and applicable trade agreements.

Mains Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Mexican and international customs laws, trade regulations, and corporate policies.

Oversee import and export operations, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Manage compliance with IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA (T-MEC), and VAT/IEPS Certification requirements.

Ensure proper management and reconciliation of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control systems.

Lead internal and external customs audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

Identify, assess, and mitigate customs-related risks to prevent penalties and operational disruptions.

Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Ensure accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin determination.

Monitor temporary imports, exports, virtual operations, and applicable customs transactions.

Coordinate with customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure efficient customs operations.

Oversee customs documentation accuracy, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting requirements.





Lead corrective and preventive action plans resulting from audits, inspections, and compliance findings.

Monitor changes in customs regulations and implement necessary operational adjustments.

Ensure compliance with applicable inventory traceability, reconciliation, and temporary import return requirements.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize customs processes, strengthen controls, and reduce compliance risks.

Support the maintenance and renewal of trade compliance certifications and government authorizations.

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Customs, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or import/export operations within the manufacturing industry.

Strong knowledge of Mexican customs regulations, IMMEX, PROSEC, USMCA, and tariff classification.

Experience managing customs audits and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control requirements.

Experience working with customs brokers and cross-functional teams.

Advanced English proficiency.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Key Competencies

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Leadership and Decision-Making

Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Analytical Thinking

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📌 Trade Compliance Leader (Centro-Norte)
🏢 OFERTA CONFIDENCIAL
📍 Centro-Norte