Foreign trade & traffic manager mexico
reporting to (hierarchical): general manager méxico
essential responsibilities and authorities
* responsible for the entire foreign trade and traffic processes of facil mexico.
* leading and coordinating the foreign trade and traffic team.
* ensure facil de mexico is always in compliance with all foreign trade laws and regulations and obtain all benefits granted by the trade agreements and special programs.
* maintenance and care of all programs and certifications issued by the government to the importers (immex, vat certification, special products review at the source, sector registration, minister of economy, etc.).
* answer to any special requirement and audits from the tax authorities in mexico.
* inventory validity control as per annex 24 & 30.
* preparation of reports for the mexican authorities for tax benefits.
* air shipments (fedex) & charter flights coordination.
* border crossing coordination (in & out bound).
* manage usmca (t-mec) documentation accuracy and submission to the customs brokers in a timely and efficient manner.
* negotiate terms and rates with customs brokers to reduce costs and streamline logistics processes.
* negotiate terms and rates with carriers, with the goal of reducing freight costs.
* management reporting for brokerage, taxes, duties, and traffic expenses, align the monthly results with finance and provide weekly forecasts to keep the pece account funded correctly.
* perform market analysis and new developments in the traffic market with the aim to ensure that facil is aligned with the best and most cost-effective transportation modes.
job qualifications education
* master or minimum bachelor's degree in international trade and logistics, business management, or equivalent by experience.
professional experience
* 3-5 years in a management function, preferably in the automotive sector, transportation industry, customs and logistics.
knowledge and expertise
* solid knowledge of the transportation industry, logistics and foreign trade matters.
* knowledge of fasteners is a plus.
* master of import/export processes in compliance with mexican regulations.
* strong knowledge of microsoft office package.
* knowledge of an erp software is required.
* strong knowledge of annex 24 & annex 30 software is mandatory.
language skills
* english proficiency.
analytical skills
* strong analytical and organisational skills.
certification
* not applicable.
personality
* team player and able to navigate stressful situations.
* excellent leadership skills.
* excellent negotiator.
* good conflict resolution skills.
* stress resilient.
* critical thinking skills and a strong analyst.
mobility
* flexibility in working time and working schedule.
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