Director of North America Trade Compliance and Programs

• Tariff Classification: Oversee the accurate assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B codes, establish defensible rationales for product classifications and prepare for customs audits.  

• Free Trade Agreements (FTA): Develop and audit qualification strategies for FTAs (e.g., USMCA, AGOA), manage supplier solicitation, validate origin determinations, and maximize duty savings.  

• Leadership:  Lead and mentor a team of customs professionals, ensuring continuous development and high performance.  

• IMMEX Regulatory Reporting: Ensure accuracy of Annex 24 (inventory control) and Annex 30 (VAT/IEPS certification) across all Mexico facilities for the company to comply with tax obligations. Stay abreast of industry developments and regulatory changes affecting customs operations. 

• Master Data Governance: Enforce compliance within ERP and Global Trade systems (e.g., SAP, Trade Flow, Thomson Reuters, etc.), ensuring seamless integration of HTS, ECCN, and Country of Origin (COO) data.  

• Risk Management: Mitigate risk regarding Sections 232/301 tariffs, anti-dumping duties (AD/CVD), and denied party screenings. Monitor and calibrate screening requirements and tools. 

• Policy & Reporting: Define global trade strategy for subject areas, set internal controls and KPIs, and serve as liaison with third-party customs brokers.  

• Ability to travel up to 10% or as business needs require. 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in international trade, customs brokerage, or supply chain. 

• Deep understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), U.S. Customs Regulations (19 CFR), and USMCA origin rules. 

• Significant experience with IMMEX (Annex 24 and SAT) compliance, audit and systems. 

• Working Knowledge and experience with ECCN classification, CCATs and BIS regulations. 

• A U.S. Customs Broker License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are heavily preferred. 

• SAT IMMEX audit experience is highly valued. 

• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment that values collaboration and relationship building. 

• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) 

• People leadership 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and practical actions. 

• Expertise working with trade systems, analytics tools, and emerging technologies. 

• Track record of developing high performing teams and encouraging curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. 

• Electronics and software experience. 

• Manufacturing industry experience. 

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