Trade Compliance Supervisor

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Trade Compliance Supervisor.

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Ensure the effective Maquila Program management, avoiding Customs and Fiscal risks for Eaton, including material, information and technology.
Responsible for maintaining and updating compliance documents to reflect current regulatory requirements and procedures to monitor all the obligations to maintain certifications such CIVA, AEO, etc., as well reporting metrics or KPIs of their operation in charge.

What you'll do:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Responsible for the temporary inventory management of Eaton & Eaton Cummins.
B. KPIs & Monthly reports
C. Temporary inventory conciliations a month.

D. Ensure the data integrity of trade compliance process.
E. Responsible for ensuring the full compliance with New Customs Regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classifications USA/ Mexico, Free trade agreements, etc.
F. Monitor the import/export of raw materials, finished goods, equipment, scrap, non-productive material, excess and obsolete (E&O) operation on a monthly basis.
G. Perform audits to the annex 24 (Interfaces, Operation's Report, I/E Modules, BOM's, Product Values & Costs, Country of Origin, USMCA Certificates or Manufacturer Affidavit, Duty Payments, Eight Rule, Prosec's) and maintain this info updated in the system.
H. Inventory reconciliation between Annex 24 and ERP: cycle counts, receiving discrepancies, inventory adjustments, company losses, perpetual inventories, company sales.
I. Provide all documents or information to attend Customs audits from SAT as well as internal customs audits from Eaton Internal Audit team or Peer Reviews Audits.
J. Analyze issues - identify relevant issues and all the impacts or problems related using accurate logic in analyses.
K. Manage Execution - Identify responsibilities; delegates and powers others, removes obstacles; allows for and contributes needed resources.
L. Continuous improvement.- identify gaps in the processes and coordinates work efforts when necessary to make happen a relevant improvement. Projects execution.
M. Control customs duties avoidance.
N. Ensure compliance with Mexican Customs, Mexican Governmental Agencies and Foreign Laws.
O. Inspection at Origin. Customs assignation to Inputs and differences.
P. Maquila IVA certifications supports.
Q. Implements, promotes and maintains a safe work environment by implementing a culture of accidents prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance and application of rules. Identify, control and administer risk and danger in own area
R. Promotes the company's mission by actively supporting Eaton's safety and values as well as quality policies.
S. Provide accurate information to GTM VAT team related to the VAT certification including:
T. Assistance to fix deviations on the temporary inventory
U. Annual IMMEX, PROSEC reports.
V. Provide data and assure the INEGI monthly and annual reports submission
W. Annual Tax-Fiscal report (DIOT, DIEMSE)
X. Sub-manufacturer report
Y. Cost-Submission Annual Report
Z. GTM Mexico monthly report
AA. Motivate employees to maintain high levels of satisfaction, productivity, and quality through effectively utilizing available rewards and recognition channels to encourage and promote desired behaviors and results.
BB. Support internal & external customs audits, i.e. SAT, CBP, Peer Reviews, Customs firms, Quality Systems, etc.
CC. Comply with all Eaton Training program.
DD. Supporting all Eaton Certifications as:MESH, Industria Limpia, etc.
EE. Promotes the company's mission by actively supporting Eaton's safety and values as well as quality policies.

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE.

A. Degree qualification in foreign trade or related discipline
B. At least 3-5 years in Foreign Trade Inventory Control or in a manufacturing environment, automotive preferred.
C. Senior expertise knowledge in Customs procedures and compliance
D. Leadership
E. Possesses Effective Communication Skills
F. Working Knowledge of MRP / ERP system as a plus
G. Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel audit formulas).
H. USMCA, C-TPAT, Economic Authorized Operator
I. Mexican programs to reduce duties as PROSEC, Rule 8va
J. HTS Classification skills
K. US Customs regulations.

Skills:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

• Ability to implement customs software
• Root Cause analysis
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Reconstruction of import/export operations
• Knowledge of all Mexican Free trade agreements
• Proactive & results driven

• Participate actively in Eaton's initiatives such as community involvement, diversity and wellness.

• Comply with the confidentiality agreements that are applicable and accept the data privacy policy accordingly.

Functional Competencies

• Leadership
• Strong ethics and professional presence required
• Build Organizational Capability
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Drives for Results
• Makes Decisions / Solve problems
• Promotes and Champions Change
• Pursues personal development
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Proactive and organized
• Negotiation skills
• Digital Mindnset
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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.