Supt, Trade Compliance
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At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.
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- Ensure import and export operations comply with all applicable Mexican and international customs trade and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee tariff classification activities and ensure correct application of duties taxes and customs procedures.
- Monitor changes in foreign trade laws customs regulations and government requirements assessing their potential impact on business operations.
- Develop implement and maintain trade compliance policies procedures and work instructions across the organization.
- Lead training initiatives to ensure employees and stakeholders understand customs compliance requirements company policies and regulatory obligations.
- Act as the primary liaison between Global Trade Compliance and local manufacturing and operational teams.
- Maintain the companys IMMEX Program and VAT-IEPS Certification (CIVA) ensuring ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations and authority requirements.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with Annex 24 Annex 30 Annex 31 Regla Octava and other foreign trade control requirements.
- Monitor import and export declarations (pedimentos) to ensure timely processing proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and maintain foreign trade systems including updates related to tariff classifications costs product descriptions Bills of Material (BOM) units of measure and compliance requirements.
- Generate review and submit reports required by customs authorities and government agencies including SAT INEGI COFEPRIS SAGARPA Secretaría de Economía FDA and U.S. Customs.
- Support Planning Procurement Customer Service and Operations teams in monitoring and tracking international shipments and materials in transit.
- Lead internal and external audits conducted by government agencies and regulatory authorities.
- Manage departmental budgets and expenses related to import/export operations while identifying opportunities for tax savings and cost reduction.
- Lead projects focused on continuous improvement compliance enhancement process optimization and operational efficiency.
- Develop coach and support the Import/Export team through effective leadership training and performance management.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies to achieve operational and compliance objectives.
- Participate in CAPA activities and ensure corrective actions comply with company policies regulatory standards and quality system requirements.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Strong knowledge of Mexican Foreign Trade regulations customs compliance and international trade requirements.
- Ability to interpret regulations and effectively communicate complex compliance topics across different organizational levels.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Ability to proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Effective presentation communication and training skills.
- Experience managing audits government inspections and compliance certifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Bachelors Degree in International Trade Economics Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations import/export management trade compliance or supply chain functions.
- Extensive experience with IMMEX VAT-IEPS Certification (CIVA) Annex 24 Annex 31 and customs compliance programs.
- Experience working with ERP systems preferably SAP.
- Strong knowledge of customs reporting systems and foreign trade operations.
- Experience leading audits with customs authorities and government agencies.
- Knowledge of inventory control processes and compliance requirements within manufacturing environments.
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with FDA COFEPRIS OEA and related regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as A3 Ishikawa and Root Cause Analysis.
- Project management and team leadership experience.
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency both written and verbal.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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