Job Description

Job Title: Specialist – IMMEX & Trade Compliance (Mexico Region)

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department: Business Administration, Compliance

Location: Northville, MI

This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the full compliance of the IMMEX program and related customs operations for AISIN Mexico entities (AMX & AAGT).

The role ensures accurate control of import/export data, Annex 24 and 30 records, temporary import balances, and compliance with Mexican Customs, SAT, and SE regulations.

It will also provide analysis, documentation control, and reporting to management to guarantee the integrity of trade operations under IMMEX.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• 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.
• 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.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 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.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Qualifications

Travel Requirements

• Some travel will be required but frequency is to be determined.
• Ability to travel internationally is required.
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.