Global Customs Compliance Specialist (Reynosa)

Job Description Summary: We are the makers of possible. BD is one of the largest general medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Regular Activities

• Interpret, analyze, and summarize Import-Export (IE) compliance requirements and Free Trade Agreements applicable to BD Reynosa.
• NAFTA/USMCA qualification of all parts produced by BD Reynosa to avoid excessive duty payments.
• Free Trade Agreement analysis to affect the elimination and/or reduction in import duties on transactions.
• Issue proper certifications where goods are Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualified.
• Interact with Engineering and Supply Chain along with external vendors to obtain technical expertise regarding parts and components classifications.
• Harmonized Tariff Classification assignment.
• Interpret Bill of Materials (BOMs) from JDE and Import-Export (IE) Software.
• Analyze manufactured bills of materials for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eligibility.
• Work with Purchasing regarding Country of Origin for purchased parts and Harmonized Tariff Classification (HTS) classifications for Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Analyze all information, determining whether myriad of parts qualify under applicable Free Trade Agreement (FTA) rules.
• Manage Export Compliance records for active parts, origins and full Harmonized Tariff Classification (HTS) code information.
• Conduct research of Import-Export (IE) requirements, Harmonized Tariff Classification (HTS) code changes, rules affecting compliance.
• Counsel and guide Supply Chain to obtain country of origin data, annual vendor NAFTA/USMCA, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and classification descriptions. Work with Purchasing to drive all aspects of compliance documentation and workflow.
• Develop, document, and maintain appropriate processes and record‑keeping of Import-Export (IE) requirements, assisting BD businesses in implementation of consistent processes.
• Entry Audit.
• Post Entry submissions and corrections.
• Working with Buyers to ensure all NAFTA/USMCA certificates are received timely to avoid duty payments at time of entry summary.
• Keeping an updated database of all NAFTA/USMCA certificates and record of country‑of‑origin document solicitation.
• Responsible for quarterly KPI reviews, prioritizing workload.
• Driving process improvements that streamline processes and increases compliance.
• Duty studies to evaluate future product strategies and sourcing strategies.

Periodic Activities

• Reviewing all shipments covered by the yearly value reconciliation process.
• Validate the CTPAT Security Profile.

Eventual Activities

• Other duties/tasks as assigned.
• Support Savings Improvements Projects.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Foreign Trade, Accounting, Logistics, in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and Training
  • Knowledge of NAFTA/USMCA Understanding of proposed changes from NAFTA to USMCA.
  • Rules of origin and methods for determining eligibility.
  • Strong knowledge of the full Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience
  • Minimum five years of experience in Customs regulatory environment, consulting, or brokerage environment - Import-Export (IE) operations experience.
  • Experience in both how to determine eligibility as well as completing certificates of origin.

Skills

• Bilingual communication skills, both English and Spanish; both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills. High Experience with spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software.
• Experience with digital tools and platforms with advance skillset in compiling and analyzing large datasets.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

Primary Work Location: MEX Reynosa