Associate Director, Trade Compliance

Overview

The Associate Director of Global Trade Compliance will lead the company’s Juarez trade compliance strategy and operations for Mexico, with particular responsibility for IMMEX/customs programs, import and export compliance, inventory control, and VAT/IVA tax-deferral mechanisms. This position will ensure compliance with Mexican customs and tax regulations while supporting efficient cross-border operations and optimizing the company’s global trade framework. The role requires strong knowledge of Mexico IMMEX (maquiladora) operations, customs compliance, VAT/IVA requirements, ERP inventory systems, and U.S. and international trade regulations, as well as the ability to partner effectively with Finance, Tax, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global trade compliance program for Mexico manufacturing and maquiladora operations.
• Oversee IMMEX, customs, import/export, bonded inventory, and temporary-import programs.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between physical inventory, customs inventory records, and ERP system balances. Prisma software experience preferred. 
• Establish controls to identify and resolve discrepancies between ERP inventory, customs declarations, bills of materials (BOMs), and actual materials consumed or exported.
• Manage compliance with Mexican VAT/IVA tax-deferral and certification programs, including requirements associated with temporary imports and subsequent exports.
• Partner with Tax and Finance to ensure proper treatment and documentation of VAT/IVA deferrals and recoveries.
• Develop and maintain processes for inventory traceability from importation through manufacturing, consumption, transfer, and export.
• Oversee import and export classifications, customs valuation, origin, tariff treatment, and documentation.
• Experience managing Foreign Trade Agreement programs such as USMCA. 
• Monitor changes in Mexican customs, tax, trade, and foreign-trade regulations and translate regulatory changes into operational requirements.
• Lead internal and external customs audits and coordinate corrective-action plans.
• Develop compliance KPIs and dashboards covering inventory reconciliation, temporary imports, exports, VAT exposure, customs discrepancies, and audit findings.
• Partner with IT and Manufacturing to improve automated controls and data integrity.
• Establish governance over material master data affecting customs compliance, including material numbers, HTS classifications, country of origin, BOMs, and customs attributes.
• Provide strategic guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Shipping and Receiving, Procurement, and Logistics regarding cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate with U.S. and global trade compliance teams on U.S. export controls, sanctions, customs, and international trade requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, training programs, and internal controls.
• Lead and develop a team of trade compliance professionals and customs specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in global trade compliance, within a manufacturing and/or maquiladora environment.
• Significant experience managing Mexico customs and IMMEX operations.
• Strong understanding of Mexican VAT/IVA requirements and VAT tax-deferral mechanisms applicable to temporary imports/maquiladora operations.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and inventory reconciliation, including the ability to reconcile ERP balances against customs inventory and physical inventory.
• Experience with inventory-management systems and automated customs/compliance tools.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and customs documentation.
• Experience working with Finance, Tax, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT.
• Fluent English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory investigations, and corrective-action programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IMMEX, VAT Certification/IVA-IEPS, Anexo 24, and Anexo 30.
• Experience with Mexican customs inventory-control requirements and virtual/temporary import transactions.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or another major ERP platform.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/customs inventory reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. EAR, OFAC, and U.S. customs requirements.
• Experience in electronics, technology, automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Professional certification in customs, trade compliance, supply chain, or international trade.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

 

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

 

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