Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist – USMCA Expert

📍 Location: Reynosa 

Overview of the Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist – USMCA Expert is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Mexico and U.S. trade regulations, with a strong focus on USMCA. This role supports manufacturing and cross-border operations by acting as a subject matter expert in trade compliance, origin determination, and regulatory requirements.

Purpose and Major Responsibilities of the Position
• Serve as the USMCA Subject Matter Expert, ensuring accurate origin determinations and certifications
• Prepare, review, and maintain USMCA certifications, supplier declarations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with Mexican and U.S. customs regulations, including IMMEX and CBP requirements
• Support and participate in internal and external trade compliance audits
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure compliant material flows
• Monitor regulatory changes in USMCA, Mexico, and the U.S. and assess business impact
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and authorities
• Identify compliance risks and support corrective action plans
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on trade compliance requirements

Minimum and Knowledge Skill Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, Law, or related field
• Strong expertise in USMCA, including rules of origin and certification processes
• Solid knowledge of Mexican and U.S. trade and customs regulations
• Experience in manufacturing or IMMEX/maquiladora environments
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision