Foreign Trade Manager

Services

Together, we move the world. As an international leading development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about developing innovative solutions for climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow. Our focus is on e-mobility and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells or highly efficient, clean combustion engines that also run on hydrogen or synthetic fuels.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team #StrongerTogether

**Your Contribution;**

Lead the company's foreign trade strategy by ensuring full legal compliance, driving operational efficiency, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance global competitiveness. This role is responsible for overseeing government programs, certifications, identifying risks and opportunities, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring adherence to customs and trade regulations.
- Design and implement the department’s strategic plan, aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee the operation and compliance of trade programs and certifications, including but not limited to: IMMEX, PROSEC, REGLA OCTAVA, CIVA, OEA, CTPAT.
- Monitor and manage daily customs and import/export operations, ensuring timelines and legal requirements are met.
- Participate at government audits (SAT, Ministry of Economy, Customs, etc.).
- Identify operational and compliance risks, and develop mitigation plans accordingly, including continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and cost-reduction strategies / projects.
- Develop KPIs to monitor performance, ensure alignment with company targets, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with authorities, customs brokers, trade associations, and industry peers.
- Coordinate the submission of Foreign Trade reports in a timely manner, such as SE, INEGI, SAT monthly reports in order to have all authorized and updated permits for the operation of the corporation.

**Your Experience and Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in international business or related field. (Postgraduate education or certifications in Trade Compliance, Customs, or Project Management are a plus.)
- Advanced English (80% +, fluent in speaking, reading, and writing).
- 5+ years of proven experience in a similar managerial role within foreign trade or customs compliance. (Automotive Industry or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Mexican trade and customs law, international treaties, and government trade incentive programs.
- Demonstrated experience in managing government audits and regulatory inspections.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a strategic and problem-solving mindset.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) is preferred

**Our Offer;**

**Do you have any questions?**
- MX

**Facts about the job**:

- Entry level: Experienced hires
- Part
- / Full-time: Full Time
- Functional area: Other
- Department: Services
- Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MX
- Company: MAHLE Shar.Serv. (MX)

**Your future at MAHLE**:
As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

Shape the future with us.