Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain Mexico Customs compliance policies at all manufacturing sites and facilities. Perform trade compliance audits (Free Trade Zone, IMMEX/ANNEX, CTPAT) based on annual calendar, report findings and track process improvements to completion. Provides regulatory guidance on all trade matters; Audits, Investigations, Trainings, Corrective Actions / Improvement Plans.
• Ensures all Corporate Trade Compliance Policies and Standards are communicated to the sites and stakeholders.
• Develop Free Trade Zone and IMMEX compliance standards to ensure sites have Process and Procedures in place. Audit annually, report findings and track process improvements to completion.
• Manage all Mexican customs / SAT audits. Coordinate with site import/expo managers, Finance/Tax, legal counsel, external and legal counsel, Sr Director Global Trade as needed.
• Manage CTPAT and OEA Security Program. Develop policies, procedures, requirements for all Mexico CTPAT Sites. Audit Annually. report findings and track process improvements to completion. Individual sites will manage CTPAT/OEA annual certification.
• Develop and maintain HTS policy and procedure for Mexico. Continually review and validate HTS Schedule.
• Ensure / Implement compliance metrics to track trade compliance processes and operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with CBP, FDA, customs brokers and other third party vendors involved in the import and export process.
• Support all mergers/acquisitions for Mexico Divisions. Subject matter expert (SME) for Trade Compliance Regulations, Processess, Requirements and Standards.
• Support Medline Unify projects for Trade Compliance: Customs Systems, IMMEX, IMMEX Registrations IMMEX Extensions, VAT Certification, Prosec, Policy/Procedures.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Trade or related field. Certification / Licensure: Customs Brokers License, Certified Customers Specialist (CCS), or other trade compliance credential preferred Work Experience: +5 years of import/export Global Trade Compliance experience with international responsibilities 3-5 years’ experience leading global trade compliance team Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Bilingual reading/speaking/writing
• Have a sense of urgency
• Ability to solve problems
• Communication skills
• Dynamic (a)

•Working under pressure

• Ability to develop multiple projects

•Ability to decision making Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.