Specialist - IMMEX & Trade Compliance (Mexico)

Position Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day import and export activities for AISIN Mexico, ensuring full compliance with Mexican Customs Law and IMMEX program requirements.
• Administer and monitor the IMMEX program for both AMX and AAGT, maintaining control of temporary imports and exports.
• Validate and reconcile information in Annex 24 and Annex 30 systems to guarantee data accuracy and traceability of materials, components, and finished goods.
• Cook up and coordinate with customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure accurate pedimento capture, valuation, and tariff classification.
• Generate and analyze reports and KPIs related to IMMEX compliance, temporary inventory balances, and customs documentation accuracy.
• Prepare and submit IMMEX and trade-related reports to authorities (SAT / Secretaría de Economía) as required.
• Support internal and external audits (PwC, Deloitte, SAT) by providing documentation traceability and evidence of compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in customs operations and propose preventive or corrective actions.
• Maintain VUCEM transactions and filings (Certificates of Origin, Avisos Automáticos de Acero, R8).
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance manuals for IMMEX and customs operations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Planning to ensure proper cost allocation and traceability of customs transactions.
• Stay current on changes in Mexican Customs and Trade regulations to ensure ongoing compliance across plants.
• Work cross-functionally with departments in both plants to align processes and improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to research and assemble information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of power BI.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) in Spanish and English.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and identify discrepancies in customs records.
• Experience with Annex 24 and Annex 30 systems (data validation and reconciliation).

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreement laws and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
• Organizing and storing within a database/knowledge and proficient in Database Management software.
• Experience with customs software or Annex 24 platforms.
• Knowledge of PROSEC, tariff classification, and valuation methods.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Participation in SAT or corporate audits.
• Understanding of inventory reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Mexican Customs Law and IMMEX program management.