Global Trade Compliance Manager

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The Trade Compliance Manager leads the Mexico Global Trade Compliance function, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws. This role partners with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to minimize compliance risks, support business objectives, and drive consistent trade compliance practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mexico Global Trade Compliance team and provide strategic direction for compliance activities.

• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes, updating policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance.

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

• Partner with Global Trade Compliance teams to standardize processes, tariff classifications, and trade programs.

• Communicate regulatory changes and compliance risks to senior leadership.

• Lead customs audits, government inquiries, and ensure audit readiness through proper documentation.

• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, government agencies, and external advisors.

• Oversee tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and other trade compliance requirements.

• Develop and improve trade compliance policies, internal controls, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to support compliant global operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export, or International Trade.

• Leadership experience managing trade compliance activities or teams.

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, and Free Trade Agreements.

• Experience working with customs brokers, government agencies, and regulatory audits.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Trade compliance certifications (Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, CUSECO, or equivalent).

• Experience supporting multinational manufacturing operations.

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.

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