Trade Compliance & IMMEX Manager

Position Summary

Lead the company's Trade Compliance and International Trade strategy, ensuring full compliance with customs, trade, and fiscal regulations governing import and export operations. This role is responsible for managing the IMMEX Program, VAT Certification (IVA/IEPS), Annex 24 compliance, security certifications, and customs compliance initiatives while minimizing risk and maximizing operational efficiency and trade benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee import and export operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and international trade requirements.

• Manage and maintain IMMEX, VAT Certification (IVA/IEPS), OEA, C-TPAT, and other applicable trade compliance certifications.

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Annex 24 inventory control systems and related regulatory obligations.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to government agency inquiries and compliance reviews.

• Manage relationships with government authorities, including SAT, Ministry of Economy, COFEPRIS, SEMARNAT, FDA, USDA, and other applicable agencies.

• Oversee customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and domestic and international logistics providers.

• Ensure proper utilization of free trade agreements, trade programs, and fiscal benefits.

• Develop and monitor KPIs while leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance, efficiency, and cost reduction.

• Establish, update, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Manage departmental budgets and lead logistics, customs, and compliance optimization projects.

• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate Trade Compliance and Import/Export personnel.