Customs Manager
Posted on: 27/10/2026
Mexicali Mexico
Permanent
Industry and Manufacturing
Customs Manager
Position Summary
The Manager of Customs ensures compliance with Mexican and U.S. customs and trade regulations for cross-border operations. The role leads the customs team and external brokers, oversees Annex 24/30 systems and CTPAT requirements, manages audits and risk, and improves the compliant flow of materials and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with Mexican and U.S. customs, trade, IMMEX/maquiladora, and applicable export-control requirements; maintain procedures and implement regulatory changes.
• Oversee U.S.–Mexico imports and exports, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, USMCA/T-MEC eligibility, and accurate customs documentation.
• Manage Annex 24/30 compliance, inventory reconciliation, temporary imports, returns, scrap and transfers; coordinate software interfaces with ERP and prepare for audits.
• Lead the CTPAT security program, including risk assessments, security controls, partner qualification, employee training, documentation, and validations/revalidations.
• Prepare for and manage SAT/CBP audits and inspections; identify compliance risks, implement corrective actions, and track KPIs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the customs team; manage customs brokers, freight forwarders and advisors in Mexico and the U.S.; train cross-functional teams on customs and trade-security requirements.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Foreign Trade, Logistics, Customs, Accounting, Law, or a related field; a master’s degree is desirable.
• 7–10+ years of customs, international trade, or trade-compliance experience, including 3–5 years in Mexican manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of Mexican and U.S. customs regulations, cross-border import/export processes, IMMEX, Annex 24/30, HS/HTS classification, customs valuation, origin rules, and USMCA/T-MEC.
• Hands-on experience managing Annex 24/30 systems and customs brokers in both countries; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and system integration.
• Direct experience implementing or maintaining CTPAT or an equivalent supply-chain security program, including audits or validations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certifications or specialized training in customs, international trade, trade compliance, or supply-chain security.
• Experience in export-intensive manufacturing (e.g., automotive or electronics), IMMEX/maquiladora, PROSEC, and SAT/CBP audits.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and documentation accuracy.
• Effective team leadership, coaching, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Languages
• Spanish: Native or fully fluent.
• English: Advanced or fluent.
Position Summary
The Manager of Customs ensures compliance with Mexican and U.S. customs and trade regulations for cross-border operations. The role leads the customs team and external brokers, oversees Annex 24/30 systems and CTPAT requirements, manages audits and risk, and improves the compliant flow of materials and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with Mexican and U.S. customs, trade, IMMEX/maquiladora, and applicable export-control requirements; maintain procedures and implement regulatory changes.
• Oversee U.S.–Mexico imports and exports, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, USMCA/T-MEC eligibility, and accurate customs documentation.
• Manage Annex 24/30 compliance, inventory reconciliation, temporary imports, returns, scrap and transfers; coordinate software interfaces with ERP and prepare for audits.
• Lead the CTPAT security program, including risk assessments, security controls, partner qualification, employee training, documentation, and validations/revalidations.
• Prepare for and manage SAT/CBP audits and inspections; identify compliance risks, implement corrective actions, and track KPIs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the customs team; manage customs brokers, freight forwarders and advisors in Mexico and the U.S.; train cross-functional teams on customs and trade-security requirements.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Foreign Trade, Logistics, Customs, Accounting, Law, or a related field; a master’s degree is desirable.
• 7–10+ years of customs, international trade, or trade-compliance experience, including 3–5 years in Mexican manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of Mexican and U.S. customs regulations, cross-border import/export processes, IMMEX, Annex 24/30, HS/HTS classification, customs valuation, origin rules, and USMCA/T-MEC.
• Hands-on experience managing Annex 24/30 systems and customs brokers in both countries; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and system integration.
• Direct experience implementing or maintaining CTPAT or an equivalent supply-chain security program, including audits or validations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certifications or specialized training in customs, international trade, trade compliance, or supply-chain security.
• Experience in export-intensive manufacturing (e.g., automotive or electronics), IMMEX/maquiladora, PROSEC, and SAT/CBP audits.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and documentation accuracy.
• Effective team leadership, coaching, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Languages
• Spanish: Native or fully fluent.
• English: Advanced or fluent.