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About the Role
Join Eaton's IS AER ITD division as a Customs Lead in Tijuana, Mexico. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with Mexico's customs and international trade regulations, overseeing import/export operations, and leading a high-performing team. You will enhance productivity, manage reporting, and govern trade policies to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities
- Oversee import and export operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Lead and develop a team, enhancing productivity and managing key reporting activities.
- Govern trade policies to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
- Collaborate with Mexico GTM Manager, US GTM Manager, and VAT Certification Manager.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve customs-related challenges.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with reporting management, including Annual IMMEX report, Annex 30 Monthly presentation, and Monthly Presentation of INEGI reports.
- Administer USMCA and FTA programs, sub-manufacturer reports, and customs broker billing reports.
- Manage Balance Score card, VAT and OEA / CTPAT certification Self-Assessment/maintenance, and supplier audits.
- Oversee IMMEX compliance Self-Assessment, profile updates, and certification.
- Manage MLA Annual Report and ITAR compliance.
- Handle Value Reconciliation.
- Create internal procedures to enhance import and export trade operations and ensure compliance with international customs regulations, aligning with Eaton standards.
- Provide analytical support for new international activities, acquisitions, initiatives, and projects.
- Communicate policy, procedures, and economic issues affecting the business.
- Assist in providing training, advice, and guidance to other internal areas.
- Coordinate with the COE (VAT and GTM) supervisor and serve as the local liaison for classification, FTA’s, and VAT certification compliance.
- Ensure the correct applicability of Governmental programs.
- Stay up-to-date with laws and customs regulations applicable to import and export trade operations.
- Ensure business compliance with Mexican and International Customs Law and Customs Regulations, including accurate open customs balance.
- Administer and supervise the Annex 24 Software.
- Administer ANNEX 30 (VAT Tax Credit Reports).
- Implement new import/export rules published by the authority.
- Maintain control of temporary fixed asset inventory.
- Ensure proper application of Export Licenses.
- Oversee proper procedures for US Reconciliation.
- Process machinery & equipment transitions accurately and timely.
- Process virtual import/exports operations accurately and timely.
- Ensure proper recordkeeping for import/export transactions and Free-Trade Agreements.
- Manage staff, including career development, performance management, and organizational development.
- Identify compliance problems and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Manage visitor access for Trade Compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in International Commerce, Customs, Trade Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export Operations, or related areas.
- Experience in the administration of special trade programs and initiatives that drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, and business value.
- Proven experience ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IMMEX Program Administration and Mexican customs regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with significant decision-making responsibility within a highly matrixed global organization.
- Adaptable and resilient professional with the ability to navigate evolving priorities, regulatory changes, and business needs while maintaining a strong focus on results.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including team development and stakeholder management.
- Ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
- Participation in video and in-person interviews may be required.
- Candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies.
- Candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
Skills
- International trade
- Compliance
- Customs regulations
- International trade regulations
- Import operations
- Export operations
- Trade management
- Reporting
- Trade policies
- USMCA
- FTA programs
- VAT certification
- CTPAT certification
- IMMEX compliance
- ITAR compliance
- Value Reconciliation
- Analytical support
- Process implementation
- Training
- Advice
- Guidance
- Classification
- Governmental programs
- Customs Law
- Annex 24 Software administration
- Annex 30 administration
- Temporary fixed asset inventory control
- Export Licenses
- US Reconciliation procedures
- Machinery & equipment transitions processing
- Virtual import/exports operations processing
- Recordkeeping
- Career development
- Performance management
- Organizational development
- Problem identification
- Corrective action planning
- Visitor Management
Location
- Tijuana, Mexico
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree (plus)
About the Company
- Eaton’s IS AER ITD division
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees.
- Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.