Foreign Trade Team Lead

Your Contribution;

• Monitor and manage daily customs and import/export operations, ensuring timelines and legal requirements are met.
• Develop KPIs to monitor performance, ensure alignment with company targets, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee the operation and compliance of trade programs and certifications, including but not limited to: IMMEX, PROSEC, REGLA OCTAVA, CIVA, OEA, CTPAT.
• Design and implement the department’s strategic plan, aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable trade, customs, and fiscal regulations, both domestic and international.
• Participate government audits (SAT, Ministry of Economy, Customs, etc.).
• Identify operational and compliance risks, and develop mitigation plans accordingly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Lead and track strategic projects within the foreign trade scope.

Your Experience & Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in international business or related field. (Postgraduate education or certifications in Trade Compliance, Customs, or Project Management are a plus.)
• Advanced English (80% +, fluent in speaking, reading, and writing).
• 5+ years of proven experience in a similar managerial role within foreign trade or customs compliance. (Automotive Industry or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Mexican trade and customs law, international treaties, and government trade incentive programs.
• Demonstrated experience in managing government audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a strategic and problem-solving mindset.
• Proven experience in project management, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Availability to travel

Our Offer:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don´t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

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