Trade Compliance Manager – Cross Border Operations
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Del Rio • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Coordinate and monitor temporary import/export transactions (pedimentos) between U.S. operations and maquiladora facilities in Mexico
- Ensure compliance with IMMEX program requirements, including Annex 24 (inventory control) and Annex 31 (VAT/IEPS reporting)
- Track and reconcile materials sent to and returned from Mexico (WIP, subassemblies, finished goods)
- Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate processing of non-sale cross-border transfers
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between physical movements, customs documentation, and ERP records
- Manage import compliance for finished goods and raw materials into the U.S.
- Determine and validate HTS classifications, country of origin, and duty applicability
- Review customs entries for accuracy and coordinate corrections with brokers (including post-entry adjustments when needed)
- Conduct duty and tariff analysis to support cost optimization
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations and documentation requirements
- Utilize ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) and SUIT to analyze trade data and support reporting
- Ensure data integrity within ERP systems related to trade compliance (HTS, country of origin, valuation, etc.)
- Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance procedures and internal controls
- Support internal and external audits (CBP or internal reviews) and ensure audit readiness
- Ensure alignment between customs documentation and financial records (inventory valuation, landed cost, intercompany flows)
- Support Finance in analyzing duties, freight, and landed cost components
- Monitor and reconcile cross-border inventory movements (U.S. vs Mexico) and investigate variances
- Review customs broker invoices for accuracy and proper cost allocation
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working in maquiladora environments (IMMEX operations)
- Hands-on experience with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) and AceSuite systems to analyze trade data and support reporting
- Experience working with customs brokers and international trade operations
- Experience with CBP reconciliation filings and reporting requirements
- Strong understanding of import/export processes and documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
import/export processesHTS classificationsduty and tariff analysistrade compliance procedurescustoms documentationinventory controlVAT/IEPS reportingdata integritycost optimizationaudit readiness
Soft Skills
ability to work independentlystrong understandingproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunication skills