Supervisor, Mexico Operations
- Full-time
Company Description
Tradewin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Expeditors International of WA, Inc., a Fortune 300 global logistics company. Tradewin provides international trade consulting and managed trade services throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions.
Job Description
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Tradewin - Core Competencies
Tradewin expects our consultants and leaders to demonstrate the below skills and abilities.
- Exceptional Customer Service: Proactively communicate with customers and other Tradewin employees in a timely manner. Anticipate needs and answer questions before being asked.
- Job Execution: Consistently high work quality. Work compliantly with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.
- Reliability: Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.
- Collaboration: Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others.
- Communication: Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.
- Culture: Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
- Personal Growth and Development: Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.
Supervisor, Mexico Operations – Job Specific Tasks and Duties
This section lists the job-specific tasks and duties, that are completed on a regular basis by the employee.
- Work with Tradewin US employees to determine and execute specific tasks and activities
- Use Tradewin or Customer systems to:
- Create Commercial and Shipping Documents
- Review companies and people against government lists for matches
- Request documents from Mexico, US, and Canada-based suppliers
- Communicate with suppliers, in Spanish and English, on Free Trade Agreement data and document requirements, predominately USMCA, CUSMA, T-MEC.
- Supervise a team of 1-5 trade analysists based in Mexico. Conduct interviews and performance reviews, provide employee feedback, and assist with hiring decisions.
- Oversee operational activities performed by trade analysists in Mexico.
- Provide consulting advice to US companies on issues in the Mexico market, including, but not limited to, Classification, Free Trade Agreement use, Import and Export requirements, and the IMMEX program.
- Work collaboratively with Expeditors colleagues in Mexico.
Qualifications
Below are requirements for the position:
- University degree in International Business (or related field);
- 3-5 years of prior experience in customs brokerage, free trade agreements, and/or foreign trade management;
- Understanding of the HTS Classification schedule and process;
- Understanding of and experience with document solicitation and bill of material qualification (Origin Analysis) for free trade agreements
- Understanding of and experience with Pedimento
- Competent PC skills, including all Microsoft Office applications. Power BI, SharePoint, and SAP or Oracle experience desired;
- Effective interpersonal skills;
- Prior supervisory experience;
- Proficient spoken and written English;
- Able to maintain strong relationships with all internal stakeholders;
- Able to drive processes and process improvements without supervision.
The below skills and abilities are preferred but not mandatory:
- Experience with IMMEX audits and IMMEX program management
- Participation and understanding of supply chain security programs (OEA/CTPAT)
- Pedimento Accuracy Audits
- Carta Porte requirements and process
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus