Import/Export Compliance Manager

Kearfott Corporation•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Import/Export Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all international trade activities between the USA and Mexico comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs for import/export operations, managing regulatory risks, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to Mexican and USA trade laws.

Requirements

Language – must be bi-lingual in English/Spanish
Education: Bachelor’s degree in international business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, import/export regulations, or a related field in the USA and Mexico.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico trade laws, including ITAR, EAR, FTR, OFAC, and customs regulations.
Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and training abilities. Attention to detail and ability to manage complex regulatory processes.
Certifications: Industry certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) are a plus.
Due to U.S. export control laws under ITAR, this position is only open to U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
Experience working with trade compliance software and ERP systems.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee import/export compliance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure adherence to U.S. and Mexico international trade regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, FTR, OFAC, and Customs regulations).
Oversee customs compliance, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and duty optimization strategies.
Ensure proper authorizations, permits, and documentation for international shipments to Mexico and from Mexico to the USA, including EAR and ITAR-controlled items.
Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
Support training initiatives on export compliance to ensure a knowledgeable and educated workforce
Act as a point of contact with government agencies (e.g., BIS, CBP, DDTC, OFAC) and respond to regulatory inquiries or audits.
Collaborate with logistics, procurement, legal, and sales teams to ensure smooth international transactions while mitigating risks.
Maintain records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.