Foreign Trade Analyst

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role:

Manage import/export operations, and procedures to ensure compliance with local trade and global trade regulations.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and review import and export customs entries (pedimentos) in compliance with Mexican Customs regulations.
• Validate accuracy of tariff classifications (HTS/HS codes), customs values, country of origin, and applicable trade programs.
• Maintain compliance with IMMEX program requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of import and export transactions.
• Review customs entries, supporting documentation, and broker performance.
• Audit customs declarations for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identify areas of risk and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and management presentations.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in foreign Trade or a related field
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)

Import/Export

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in the Trade Regulations (Ley Aduanera, Reglas de Comercio Exterior, LIGIE, Certificacion IVA IEPS, IMMEX).
• Understanding of import and export compliance regulations established by local and international authorities, supported by a minimum of one year of professional experience in import and export-related positions.

Flexibility and Adaptability

• Ability to adapt to a continuous changing environment of work.
• Continuously seeks to add value by introducing new methods for performing activities and implementing tools or applications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Problem Solving

• Knowledge of tools or techniques for recognizing and resolving problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different areas or departments to apply knowledge of problem solving to diverse situations.

Additional Information

• Face‑to‑face position, 100% onsite, Nuevo Laredo.
• No relocation assistance available.
• Availability to travel 40% nationally and internationally; a valid VISA is required.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.