**Career Area**:
Supply Chain and Logistics
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
**Role Definition**
Complying with applicable customs laws and regulations themselves, including the Mexican customs law and international trade. And then you start going into the details of that role specific to managing and overseeing your compliance with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in addition, conducting internal audits to keep identified noncompliance issues from becoming a problem while also working through any customs authority requests. It is also the responsibility of the coordinator to train staff on customs regulations and compliance protocols while keeping current with legislation, as well as ensuring all documentation is correct and complete in order not to be fined or penalized. This position requires strong regulatory knowledge, so previous working experience withing a regulated industry is necessary.
**Responsibilities**
1. _Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant customs laws and regulations. _
2. Coordination of Free Trade Agreement paperwork and monitoring to make sure it is up-to-date
3. Develop and monitor KPIs.
4. Conduct OEA, CTPAT, Fixed Assets, Record Keeping Audits
5. _Conduct internal audits to identify and address potential compliance issues proactively. _
6. Workout the compliance related issues with custom authorities, which can save you from any penalty proceedings.
**Skill Descriptors**
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Comprehensive understanding of Mexican customs laws and international trade regulations.
- Proficiency in managing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation is essential.
- Reporting and presentations skills with internal and external customers.
- Strong analytical skills are needed to conduct detailed internal audits and identify potential compliance issues.
- Excellent communication skills are critical for effectively liaising with customs authorities and training staff on compliance procedures.
- Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
- Problem-solving abilities are required to resolve compliance matters swiftly and efficiently.
- Analytical skills to identify root cause issues and implement proper corrective actions.
- Knowledge of customs software (Anexo 24 -30, Pediment empresarial) and databases enhances operational efficiency.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is required for handling international communications.
- The ability to stay updated with evolving regulations is vital for maintaining compliance. Professional certifications in customs or international trade compliance are advantageous.
**Basic Qualifications**:
**Bachelor's degree**: In international trade, law, business administration or a related field.
**Experience**: Minimum of 3 years in customs compliance, international trade law or related field.
**Knowledge**: Fixed Assets, Record Keeping, OEA/CTPAT, Annex 24-30, Customs Audits, PROSEC, CO, Regla 8va, Formalities with Ministry of Economy such as Mill/Quality Certificates, SAT Audits, IMMEX, VAT Certification.
**Legal knowledge**: Strong understanding of Mexican customs laws and international trade regulations.
**FTA Knowledge**: Mastery of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation and compliance.
**Analytical Skills**: Ability to conduct detailed audits and identify compliance issues.
**Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with government agencies and training employees.
**Attention to detail**: High level of accuracy in processing paperwork and following procedures.
**Problem Solving Ability**: Effective in resolving compliance matters and avoiding fines.
**Software proficiency**: Experience with customs software and databases. Such as annex 24-30, pediments empresarial or similar
**Bilingual**: Fluency in Spanish and English to manage international communications and documentation.
**What You Will Get**:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits.
**Final Details**:
**The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the**
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