Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own IMMEX customs compliance and inventory control for Guadalajara operations. You will manage filings, registrations, customs inventory, reconciliations, certifications, documentation, provider reports, audit readiness, compliance reporting, and import/export support. You will monitor foreign-trade regulatory changes and assess their operational impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5–7 years of experience in trade compliance or foreign trade within an IMMEX manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with Annex 24, 30, and 31
- Knowledge of the IMMEX Decree, Ley Aduanera, and VAT/IEPS certification requirements
- Experience reconciling customs records with ERP data and physical inventory
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate compliance requirements and work with internal and external stakeholders
- Conversational English and fluent or native Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Experience with NetSuite and ERP-to-customs inventory reconciliation is preferred
- Experience with an external IMMEX shelter or service provider is preferred
- Experience with SAT audits, self-corrections, or regularization processes is preferred
- Experience in automation, robotics, electronics, or complex assembly manufacturing is preferred
- Experience building or standardizing trade compliance processes is preferred
Responsibilities
- Own the IMMEX program, including VUCEM filings, registrations, legal stay timeframes, and compliance requirements
- Manage Annex 24, 30, and 31 customs inventory control for imports, exports, discharges, waste, and scrap
- Reconcile customs records with physical inventory and NetSuite and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor VAT and IEPS certification requirements, renewals, and compliance thresholds
- Review and validate customs documentation prepared by the customs broker
- Manage and validate reports from the external IMMEX service provider and follow up on findings
- Maintain customs documentation and ensure SAT audit readiness
- Report customs balances, compliance status, and potential exposure to the Supply Chain Manager
- Support import/export activities and cross-border documentation
- Monitor Mexican foreign trade regulations and assess their impact