The Customs Foreign Trade Manager is responsible for the proper and timely administration of Foreign Trade Programs for Continental Automotive Guadalajara legal entity including productive plants and R&D centers, reports directly to Head of Customs Foreign Trade North America.Communicate sensitive issues to people of all levels and departments, persuading / influencing others.Ensure compliance in foreign trade programs granting support and advice to Guadalajara Plant teams and ensure Continental to operates compliantly under the customs laws and regulations.Manage staff and trade service providers and also collaborate and share information with the Central Customs Foreign Trade Manager regarding Import and Export controls for all Guadalajara locations in Mexico as well as productivity and continuous improvement projects. Advise on foreign trade and the entire logistics chain and act as legal representative before Mexican government dependencies such as Ministry of Economy and SAT.Ensure governance, data driven for making decision process and ensure the proper flow of information between Trade Service Providers, Customs Brokers and other internal and external customers.Lead and advise on Supply Chain Security Programs to ensure compliance (AEO and CTPAT) for Guadalajara Plants and coordinate the submission of necessary notifications.Coach and lead Central Customs Foreign Trade team in Guadalajara location and actively participate in other Central Customs activities for training purposes.Develop the role of Export Control Coordinator for Guadalajara sites.Identify and execute potential projects that benefit Continental that can also be applied for other Continental legal entities. When needed, lead to establish documented controls regarding foreign trade processes.