Manager Ii, Trade Compliance (Piedras Negras)

Position Summary

The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with US and Mexican Customs regulations for Regal Rexnord’s maquiladora operations in Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico. This includes but is not limited to: HTS Classification, Valuation, Origin Management, Annex 24 and Annex 30 control, Fixed Assets controls, Broker/Freight Forwarder management, transaction auditing, Certifications (VAT, CTPAT, OEA), recordkeeping, policies and procedures, and related training.

Job Details

• Job Title: Trade Compliance Manager II
• Segment: POWER EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS
• Function: Trade Compliance / Legal
• Date: Sept 15, 2025
• Reports direct to: Ana Beatriz Donaz Tellez
• Reports indirect to: Plant Manager
• Location: Piedras Negras Coahuila

Major Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for all aspects of Customs compliance related to Mexican maquiladora operations.
• Consistently review any law or regulation changes and their impact on the operation; communicate to stakeholders accordingly.
• Maintain up‑to‑date automated accounting of all trade cargo data (imports, bills of materials, and exports) to ensure inventories in Annex 24 match ERP system and physical inventories.
• Establish and maintain proper controls to keep a healthy Annex 30 statement and reporting.
• Appropriate tracking of materials as they leave and return to the plant, including sub‑maquila compliance.
• Maintain the IVA e IEPS, CIVA and CTPAT/OEA certifications.
• Ensure virtual transactions are properly recorded in the Annex 24 and are compliant with regulations, including inter‑plant shipments.
• Keep control of waste and scrap, as well as the method of disposal.
• Ensure the accuracy of trade data in the Trade Compliance systems.
• Implementation of new procedures to mitigate International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as well as Section 232 and 301 tariffs.
• Properly qualify products under USMCA/T‑MEC for inter‑company and customer exports and run an annual solicitation campaign, aiming to 100% response rate.
• Maintain an evergreen database of all imported and exported material numbers to include HTS classification, Country of Origin and USMCA qualification indicator to share with brokers and freight forwarders and for proper declaration to authorities.
• Establish an effective process to work with internal Customs brokerage (Apoderado Aduanal / Representante Legal Aduanal) or external Customs brokerage (Agente Aduanal).
• Ensure timely clearance of shipments through MX Customs while safeguarding Regal Rexnord’s Customs Compliance policies are being followed.
• Educate and train internal customers on maquiladora compliance requirements.
• Research and respond to daily inquiries on import/export shipments, ensuring timely clearance and compliance.
• Audit a percentage of import and export declarations for compliance; implement metrics and hold a quarterly broker review to discuss results and gaps with customs brokers for continuous improvement as applicable.
• Audit Bills of Materials in the system to ensure accuracy.
• Obtain special import permits as applicable (i.e., steel).

Required Education / Experience / Skills

• Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical orientation and effective problem‑solving ability to deliver on objectives.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and organization.
• Ability and skill with multitasking in a fast‑paced, fast‑growth, and constantly changing environment.
• Excellent follow‑up and follow‑through skills.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with international trade and compliance.
• Knowledge of U.S. and MX Customs regulations and other governmental agencies.
• Extensive experience with maquiladora regulations and compliance.
• Customs Agent license preferable.