Job Description

Trade Compliance Specialist – Process Excellence

We are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist – Process Excellence to support import, export, and regulatory compliance activities while driving continuous improvement across Trade Compliance processes. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in international trade compliance and a strong mindset for process optimization, problem solving, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable customs, import, export, and international trade regulations.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Import, and Export.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify compliance risks and help implement effective preventive and detective controls.
• Analyze Trade Compliance processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, efficiency, visibility, and control.
• Develop and maintain procedures, process maps, KPIs, dashboards, and compliance documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for recurring compliance or operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making within Trade Compliance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and IT teams to implement sustainable, technology-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Import Compliance, Export Compliance, Customs Operations, International Trade Regulations, or Trade Compliance.
• Strong understanding of import/export processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in process improvement, standardization, continuous improvement, or problem-solving initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ability to document, map, evaluate, and improve business processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or maquiladora environments, knowledge of Mexican customs regulations, and familiarity with IMMEX, VAT/IEPS, OEA, CTPAT, or USMCA.
• Preferred: experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Power BI, Power Automate, SAP, workflow automation, or AI-enabled tools.
• English proficiency required.