Import & Export Specialist
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What you'll do
- Manage import and export operations in compliance with Mexican customs laws, U.S. trade regulations, and IMMEX program requirements.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
- Prepare, review, and validate customs documentation, including pedimentos and tariff classifications (HTS codes).
- Monitor and maintain Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory records to support regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with production, planning, and procurement teams to align material availability with import timelines.
- Support tariff preference programs such as USMCA and ensure required certificates and trade documentation are in place.
- Participate in internal and external audits and assist with customs and regulatory inspections.
- Stay informed on evolving trade regulations and implement process improvements to maintain compliance.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export operations, preferably within a manufacturing or maquiladora environment.
- Strong knowledge of IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 30, and USMCA regulations.
- Experience with Mexican customs processes and electronic systems such as VUCEM and SAT portals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP or other ERP systems, and trade compliance software.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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Location:
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MexicoJob ID:
R0143840Date Posted:
2026-09-09Company Name:
Hitachi Energy Productos de MexicoProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Ready to make a global impact through international trade and logistics? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for an Import & Export Specialist to help drive the seamless movement of materials across borders while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
In this role, you will be a key contributor to our supply chain and manufacturing operations, supporting the efficient import and export of goods under Mexico's IMMEX program. Working closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, government authorities, and internal teams, you'll help ensure materials arrive on time, documentation is accurate, and regulatory requirements are met.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex trade and logistics challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll have the chance to enhance operational efficiency, support business growth, and contribute to a globally connected organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you're passionate about international trade, compliance, and making a tangible impact on business operations, we'd love to hear from you.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Manage import and export operations in compliance with Mexican customs laws, U.S. trade regulations, and IMMEX program requirements.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
- Prepare, review, and validate customs documentation, including pedimentos and tariff classifications (HTS codes).
- Monitor and maintain Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory records to support regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with production, planning, and procurement teams to align material availability with import timelines.
- Support tariff preference programs such as USMCA and ensure required certificates and trade documentation are in place.
- Participate in internal and external audits and assist with customs and regulatory inspections.
- Stay informed on evolving trade regulations and implement process improvements to maintain compliance.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export operations, preferably within a manufacturing or maquiladora environment.
- Strong knowledge of IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 30, and USMCA regulations.
- Experience with Mexican customs processes and electronic systems such as VUCEM and SAT portals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP or other ERP systems, and trade compliance software.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
More About Us
- At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration, and technology.
- You'll join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued and where continuous learning and development are encouraged.
- We offer exciting career growth opportunities, global collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition worldwide.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
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Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
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