Director of North America Trade Compliance and Programs
JOB DUTIES:
- Tariff Classification: Oversee the accurate assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B codes, establish defensible rationales for product classifications and prepare for customs audits.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA): Develop and audit qualification strategies for FTAs (e.g., USMCA, AGOA), manage supplier solicitation, validate origin determinations, and maximize duty savings.
- Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of customs professionals, ensuring continuous development and high performance.
- IMMEX Regulatory Reporting:Ensure accuracy ofAnnex 24(inventory control) andAnnex 30(VAT/IEPS certification) across all Mexico facilities for the company to comply with tax obligations. Stay abreast of industry developments and regulatory changes affecting customs operations.
- Master Data Governance: Enforce compliance within ERP and Global Trade systems (e.g., SAP, Trade Flow, Thomson Reuters, etc.), ensuring seamless integration of HTS, ECCN, and Country of Origin (COO) data.
- Risk Management: Mitigate risk regarding Sections 232/301 tariffs, anti-dumping duties (AD/CVD), and denied party screenings. Monitor and calibrate screening requirements and tools.
- Policy & Reporting: Define global trade strategy for subject areas, set internal controls and KPIs, and serve as liaison with third-party customs brokers.
- Ability to travel up to 10% or as business needs require.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in international trade, customs brokerage, or supply chain.
- Deep understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), U.S. Customs Regulations (19 CFR), and USMCA origin rules.
- Significant experience with IMMEX (Annex 24 and SAT) compliance, audit and systems.
- Working Knowledge and experience with ECCN classification, CCATs and BIS regulations.
- A U.S. Customs Broker License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are heavily preferred.
- SAT IMMEX audit experience is highly valued.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment that values collaboration and relationship building.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
- People leadership
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and practical actions.
- Expertise working with trade systems, analytics tools, and emerging technologies.
- Track record of developing high performing teams and encouraging curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Electronics and software experience.
- Manufacturing industry experience.
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