The Customs specialist must have proven knowledge in customs compliance for US, Mexico and International legislation and provide active support for day-to-day operations. Must have knowledge of supply chain security programs OEA, C-TPAT , duty deferral programs PROSEC, RULE 8 and provide support on the administration of temporary import balances and VAT certification.
Responsabilities & functions:
• Customs processes
• Prepare customs documentation for Temporary and Definitive Import: (Raw Material, Machinery, Equipment and Tooling, Hazardous Materials, Indirect Materials)
• Prepare export customs documentation: (Finished Product, Raw Material, Machinery and Equipment, Indirect Materials, Hazardous Materials, Waste).
• Prepare customs documentation for Virtual Import and Export: (Raw Material, Machinery, Equipment and Tooling, Finished Product, Waste).
• Generate customs documentation of regime changes: (Raw Material, Machinery, Equipment, and tooling).
• Generate Customs documentation for change of regularization of raw material and equipment as required.
• Customs programs
• Register, monitor and maintain capture of import and export documentation in annex 24 system.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and comparison of information in annex 24 system vs glossa and physical inventory.
• Maintain Customs digital and hard copy archive based on legal requirements.
• Review Customs broker reports.
• Review correct elaboration and payment of import and export pediments.
• Identify and monitor Customs raw material balances for compliance of correct temporary status management.
• Review correct application of preferential treatment based on FTZ and duty deferral program applications.
• Prepare al required information requested by Customs brokers.
• Maintain information updated raw material, finish Good and equipment information in all customs data bases.
• Provide support to internal and external functional areas.
• Help to manage supply chain security certifications OEA / C-TPAT.
• Help to manage annual certificate of origin request and qualification of finish goods for FTA application.
• Perform periodic internal Customs audits on key indicators.
• Ensure customs compliance is up to date.
• Seek for continuous improvements and cost savings on duties or any other area under customs scope.
• Maintain fixed assets inventory identified and updated for customs purposes and compliance.
Qualifications / Education:
• Bachelor's degree in in foreign trade or another related field (desirable)
• Prior experience working with Customs systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Access capabilities
• 2+ years' experience in Manufacturing plant
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) desirable