Trade Compliance Professional (Fluent in Spanish)

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We are seeking a Trade Compliance Professional / Counsel to join our team in support of a leading global manufacturing clients. This role focuses on supporting international trade compliance initiatives across U.S. and Mexican operations, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and cross-border trade requirements. We are looking for a hands-on professional with strong experience in international trade compliance who can partner with cross-functional teams to identify regulatory risks, implement best practices, and support global business operations. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead customs operations and international trade compliance initiatives across U.S. and Mexican manufacturing operations.
• Oversee tariff execution activities, including tariff impact assessments and implementation strategies.
• Manage Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and provide oversight of customs broker relationships.
• Support duty mitigation strategies, including Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) initiatives and other customs optimization programs.
• Provide guidance on Mexico import operations, including IMMEX/Maquila programs and customs broker controls.
• Advise business stakeholders on U.S. and Mexican import/export regulations and cross-border trade requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and scalable compliance processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks related to international trade and customs activities.
• Partner closely with supply chain, logistics, procurement, operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations.
• Ensure audit readiness by supporting internal reviews, documentation, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor changes in international trade laws, tariffs, customs regulations, and sanctions, and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance investigations, customs inquiries, and other trade-related projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading international trade compliance or customs operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Mexican import/export regulations, customs compliance, and cross-border trade requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, customs broker oversight, and tariff execution.
• Experience supporting Mexico import operations, including IMMEX/Maquila programs and customs broker controls.