CONFIDENCIAL

Solicita: Lead Customs Specialist

• Descripción y Requisitos

  Objective:

  
  
  The Lead Customs Specialist ensures accurate, compliant, and timely execution of import, export, and in-bond customs operations. This role provides end-to-end operational ownership of customs execution while partnering closely with Logistics, Trade Compliance, Finance, and authorities to support business continuity and regulatory adherence.
  
  

  Responsibilities: 
  

  • Own end-to-end customs operational governance for import and export processes, including broker coordination, entry validation, valuation compliance, tariff classification alignment, and regulatory documentation accuracy.
  • Serve as the highest site authority for Customs, IMMEX, and Trade Compliance regulatory matters.
  • Own and safeguard the IMMEX Program compliance framework, ensuring uninterrupted operational eligibility and regulatory adherence.
  • Lead the strategic governance of VAT & IEPS Certification, including Annex 30 monitoring, fiscal credit balances, and exposure mitigation.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison before SAT authorities during audits, certification renewals, and compliance reviews.
  • Maintain executive-level oversight of Annex 24 inventory control system integrity, ensuring ERP-to-customs reconciliation accuracy and regulatory defensibility.
  • Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal control frameworks governing temporary imports, transformations, returns, and export traceability.
  • Lead OEA Certification governance strategy, risk assessments, and compliance-by-design initiatives.
  • Quantify and communicate potential fiscal exposure derived from inventory discrepancies, certification risks, or regulatory non-compliance.
  • Ensure permanent audit readiness for SAT inspections and external regulatory reviews.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives related to Annex 24/30 automation, ERP integrations, customs analytics, and compliance system enhancements.
  • Establish long-term compliance roadmaps aligned with regulatory changes and business growth strategy.
  • Provide executive dashboards and risk visibility to the Customs Manager and senior site leadership.
  • Lead remediation strategies for historical discrepancies, audit findings, or certification gaps.
  • Act as escalation point for complex customs, valuation, or regulatory interpretation matters.

  Requirements:
  

  • Advanced English
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Mexican Trade Compliance and Import/Export Operations within IMMEX manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of import and export customs operations, including customs entry processes, valuation elements, tariff classification, in-bond procedures, temporary and definitive import regimes, export documentation, and broker coordination.
  • Proven ability to integrate operational customs execution with compliance controls and fiscal risk mitigation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ownership of VAT & IEPS Certification strategy and SAT audit defense.
  • Direct experience managing OEA Certification audits and renewals.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Annex 24 and Annex 30 regulatory requirements and reconciliation methodologies.
  • Deep expertise in Mexican Customs Law (Ley Aduanera), Foreign Trade Rules (RGCE), and IMMEX Decree.
  • Experience quantifying customs and tax exposure and leading mitigation strategies.
  • Advanced ERP (SAP preferred) reconciliation and compliance systems expertise.
  • Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to influence without direct authority.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

  Puesto: Administracion

• Información Adicional

  Tipo de contrato: Permanente
  Salario: Negociable

  Pais:MEXICO
  Estado o Region: Chihuahua
  Ciudad: Ciudad Juarez