Automotive Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Objective:

Ensure regulatory compliance in all foreign trade operations by managing IMMEX programs, VAT-IEPS certification, and customs regulations. This role will be responsible for mitigating legal risks, optimizing regulatory processes, and maintaining document integrity for internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foreign Trade Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure proper adherence to applicable legal provisions related to programs such as IMMEX, VAT-IEPS certification, and international agreements.

• Implement internal controls to ensure proper tariff classification, application of exemptions, and tax benefits.

2. IMMEX Program and VAT-IEPS Certification Management:

• Administer Annex 24, ensuring accurate traceability of import and export operations.

• Coordinate inventory discharges with suppliers to comply with Annex 30.

• Oversee scrap management, returns, and temporary returns, including fixed assets.

3. Fixed Asset Management:

• Physically identify and register fixed assets under IMMEX program for proper control.

• Supervise the import and export of fixed assets, including machinery and equipment.

• Maintain records of fixed asset movements and coordinate with relevant departments for tracking and

management.

4. Preventive Audits and Document Control:

• Prepare and maintain auditable physical and electronic files to ensure compliance during internal and external audits.

• Coordinate preventive audits with external consultants to identify and address areas for improvement in foreign trade programs.

• Document and resolve discrepancies in customs entries, part numbers, and inventory records.

• Conduct data validation and glossing to ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulations.

5. Support for Foreign Trade Operations:

• Collaborate with the operational specialist to validate customs entries and documents, ensuring consistency with foreign trade records.

• Supervise RT and A1 return operations as well as the temporary importation of machinery under Rule second.

• Validate operations related to the export of raw materials or goods in the same condition.

6. Process Optimization:

• Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

• Propose improvements to reduce risks of penalties.

7. Administrative Control:

• Prepare reports for effective control and administration of the department.

Requirements:

• Degree in International Trade, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

• Proven experience in trade compliance within the automotive sector.

• Knowledge of IMMEX, VAT-IEPS certification, customs regulations, and related foreign trade programs.

• Experience managing audits, document control, fixed asset tracking, and regulatory compliance.

• Proven ability to handle tariff classifications, tax exemptions, and customs processes specific to automotive trade.

• Proficient in English; French is desirable.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

What we offer:

• Salary: $30,000 MXN per month

• Benefits above the law: savings fund, food vouchers, Christmas bonus, vacation premium, major medical insurance, life insurance.

• Temporary position – 6 months duration

Location:

San Luis Potosí