Customs Lead

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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for Customs Lead to be in Juarez City.

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You will be responsible for:

• Represents the Company in all Customs matters related to Mexico Customs and other Government agencies in Mexico.
• Ensures and anticipates compliance of Mexico Government requirements/Review changes and analyzes impact related to Customs Laws and regulations ensuring the correct implementation.
• Responsible of Logistics and expenses freight reports.
• Ensures compliance with Internal Customs yearly forecast as well as financial analysis and reports related to budget.
• Ensures the logistics transportation executed according internal requirements on Supply Chain / Border transportation.
• International Logistics.
• Analyze review and control import/export balances and reconciliation of customs documents versus perpetual records.
• Ensures that all applicable permits and licenses are transacted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that all Certificates of Origin are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate the general documentation for import-export to comply with the Legal requirements for Mexico and US Customs.
• Customs statutory reporting as required by government authorities.
• Analyzes and advises management on impact of changes related to US and Mexican Customs laws and regulations.
• Provide performance and potential feedback to direct reports partnering with them to prepare short- and long-term development plans.
• Sets standards for safe behavior. Ensures that direct reports employ safe practices.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures. Represents Juarez J&J operating company upon Mexico Customs.
• Coordinates compliance to Mexico related import export and traffic operation in conjunction with responsible Analyst.
• Analyze and Report on Annex 31 VAT New TAX Reform.
• Prepares Import/Export reports to comply with Mexico regulations and internal needs.
• Determine recommended tariff classification for all merchandise for US and Mexico Customs
• Coordinate with US Broker resolution for any situation that may affect the operation of the company.
• Conducts periodic audits/reviews of information loaded or updated into Customs System (Customs System).
• Ensures procurement of department supplies and resources.
• Provides training as needed to Customers and Associates.
• Ensures proper record keeping and archiving of customs documents according to regulations and J & J policies and procedures.
• Coordinates external audits of Customs department activities.
• Continuous review and update of internal controls and requirements related to international business operations of the Company.
• Represents Juarez J&J operating company upon local US Customs.
• Ensures FDA Codes are in place when required for articles to be imported to US.
• FDA data loading into Customs System.
• Follows all company safety policies and other safety precautions within the work area. Ensures compliance with Environmental Management System (EMS) responsibilities. Is his/her responsibility to comply with Company policies and procedures as well as local state and federal regulations of the countries related to customs activity.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University/Bachelors degree or Equivalent (International Trade Customs Administration Law Economics Business Administration Accounting or Commercial Relation) or qualifying combination of experience.
• MBA desirable.
• 6-8 Years of experience in Customs (Analyst / Supervisor/ Specialist role).
• Knowledge and skills to successfully develop this positions responsibility
• Bilingual: English/ Spanish.
• Organization/planning
• Accuracy/thoroughness.
• Managing/developing others.
• Communication
• Budgeting
• Ethics/Integrity.
• Knowledge of U.S/Mexico Customs Laws and Regulations and Foreign Trade Practices.
• Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Proactive.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Sense of urgency.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Working knowledge of multiple Customs Control software.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Power Point Acrobat Visio etc.)

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