Location(s): Mexico City

Job Schedule: Hybrid (4 days On Site / 1 day Home Office)

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, International Business, International Relations, Customs Law, International Logistics, or a related field.

Sponsorship:

We are currently looking for an Especialista Comercio Exterior to join our team in Toluca.

This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, ensuring compliance with foreign trade certifications and authorizations, assessing customs and trade risks, and developing innovative strategies to strengthen the company's customs compliance framework.

The Customs and Trade Operations Specialist will collaborate with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with import/export regulations, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the efficiency and integrity of Nissan's foreign trade operations.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform tariff classification and customs analysis for international trade operations.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls within import and export processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and monitor compliance with Non-Tariff Regulations and Restrictions applicable to foreign trade operations.
• Conduct and support internal and external audits to identify, assess, and mitigate customs and financial risks.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal processes and procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with foreign trade obligations arising from certifications, permits, authorizations, and other regulatory programs applicable to the automotive industry.
• Support the negotiation, implementation, and management of suppliers involved in Virtual Operations, ensuring continuity and compliance of the program.
• Monitor customs compliance risks and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness of foreign trade operations.
• Support compliance initiatives aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Who We're Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, International Business, International Relations, Customs Law, International Logistics, or related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Foreign Trade, Customs Operations, Customs Compliance, Trade Agreements, or related areas.
• Experience as a Customs Analyst, Trade Agreement Analyst, Customs Compliance Analyst, Customs Operations Analyst, or similar role.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and customs compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint (Intermediate level).
• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills in business and executive environments.
• Self-driven attitude, resilience, openness to continuous improvement, teamwork mindset, and curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong ethical standards and compliance-oriented mindset.
• Availability to travel up to 10% nationally.

Desired:

• Understanding of tariff classification processes and customs regulations in Mexico.
• Experience within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Macros.
• Experience supporting internal and external customs audits.
• Familiarity with foreign trade certifications, permits, and authorization programs.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement projects and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong networking and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong legal and compliance analysis capabilities.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Nissan offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and success of our employees, with offers that may vary by location and role.

Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.

By applying for the advertised position, candidates acknowledge that Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries reserve the right to conduct a public conduct search due to the sensitive nature of the assets and information involved in the role. This includes, but is not limited to, proprietary information, financial data, and other assets requiring safeguarding. Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries assure confidentiality and compliance with all legal requirements regarding the use of such information.  By applying for this position, you are consenting to this check.

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