QRO Campus Customs Specialist

Job Description - QRO Campus Customs Specialist (009AYC)

Job Title: QRO Campus Customs Specialist

Department: GSC NAM Transportation and Customs

Reports to: NAM Customs, Sr Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Customs Specialist – Queretaro Campus, part of our Schneider Electric Mexico Maquiladoras Portfolio. Your efforts will be essential in driving efficiency, compliance and fostering innovation within our customs processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ramp Up of new factories running the import-export operation and documentation at lowest costs and in compliance.
2. Follow legal dispositions and applicable global standardized operational procedures by Trade Compliance and manufacturing site.
3. Close collaboration with Center of Excellence to maximize benefits and strict control of IMMEX certification and temporal balances.
4. Ensure database integrity and robust controls of the temporal fixed assets importations.
5. Implement a solid operational procedure for physical and digital record keeping and ensure quality of information such as HTS, Valuation, Origin.
6. On time delivery according to plant requirements as well as new projects, production lines transference, determination of the status of the imports, temporal and permanent.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge of customs regulations, trade compliance programs, and international shipping practices.
2. Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
3. Attention to detail, time sensitive task completions and strong organizational skills.
4. Fluent in Spanish and advanced level of English is required.
5. Advanced software literacy (Excel / Access / PowerPoint / SAP / Intrade).
6. Background in Manufacturing Industry, Customs, Logistics and International Trade as a competitive advantage.
7. Expertise in data management, reporting and consolidation.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in international business, logistics, law, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
2. Position will have Power of Attorney limited to attend International Trade matters.
3. Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, PMP, Green/Black Belt) are a plus.
4. +6 years previous experience in customs compliance/operations, working for consulting firm, project management or logistics is often preferred.