Trade Compliance Manager

Trade Compliance Manager - Hybrid Monterrey, Reynosa, Ciudad de México Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job:   The  Trade Compliance Manager, Mexico  is responsible for leading and managing all trade compliance activities for operations in Mexico. This role ensures compliance with applicable Mexican customs laws, international trade regulations, and company policies, with particular accountability for IMMEX program compliance. The position partners closely with import-export, logistics, procurement, legal, finance, and business leaders to minimize trade risk, support operational efficiency, and maintain compliant cross-border transactions. You’ll get to:    Lead and oversee trade compliance programs for Mexico operations. Ensure compliance with Mexican customs regulations, import/export laws, and applicable international trade requirements. Oversee IMMEX compliance, including adherence to program requirements, controls, reporting obligations, and coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain program integrity. Monitor temporary importation processes and ensure proper control, reconciliation, and discharge of goods imported under the IMMEX program. Support compliance related to tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and recordkeeping requirements. Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant import/export activity. Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments related to customs and trade operations, including IMMEX-related controls. Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws, customs regulations, and IMMEX program requirements affecting Mexico operations. Investigate compliance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, policies, and standard operating procedures related to trade compliance and IMMEX program administration. Support government inquiries, customs audits, and regulatory inspections as needed. Deliver trade compliance training to relevant employees and business partners, including training on IMMEX obligations and customs procedures. Drive process improvements and support duty optimization initiatives where applicable. Ensure all sites in Mexico are compliant with Supply Chain Security Programs, including CTPAT and OEA, by maintaining program requirements, supporting audits and validations, and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps. The Person:   You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or a related field. Strong knowledge of Mexican customs regulations and international trade compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience managing or supporting IMMEX compliance and temporary import/export programs in Mexico. Familiarity with tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and customs procedures. Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.