Position Summary: Plan and execute imports of raw materials and supplies, ensuring regulatory compliance, inventory control, and handling of tax audits. Key Highlights: 1. Manages international procurement and supply of raw materials. 2. Supervises IMMEX operations and compliance with customs regulations. 3. Handles SAT audits and ensures documentary integrity. **Import/Export Analyst** **1\. General Position Information** **Department:** International Procurement / Foreign Trade **2\. Position Objective** To plan and execute, in coordination with management, **imports of raw materials, textiles, synthetics, and supplies**, ensuring compliance with **foreign trade regulations**, **IMMEX programs**, control of **Annex 24**, proper preparation of the **Customs Valuation Statement**, as well as handling **audits by tax authorities**, thereby guaranteeing timely supply, competitive costs, and legal compliance. **3\. Key Responsibilities** **International Procurement Management** * Plan and execute, jointly with the International Procurement Manager and Forecasting Leader, strategies for **international supply of raw materials**. * Evaluate international suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance. * Manage international purchase orders and their logistics tracking. **Foreign Trade** * Supervise **import operations of materials under the IMMEX program**. * Validate foreign trade documentation: * Commercial invoice * Packing list * Certificates of origin * Customs entry forms (Pedimentos) * Transportation documents * Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders. **Regulatory Compliance** Administer and ensure compliance with: * **IMMEX Program** * Foreign trade inventory control via **Annex 24 of the General Foreign Trade Rules** * Preparation and control of the **Customs Valuation Statement** * Compliance with the **Tax Administration Service (SAT)** **Audits and Tax Compliance** * Handle audits and requests from: * SAT * Internal audits * Certification audits * Guarantee documentary integrity of import operations. * Coordinate responses to foreign trade reviews. **Control and Administration** * Supervise import inventory control. * Analyze import costs (tariffs, freight, taxes). * Prepare reports on: * International procurement * Logistics costs * Import lead times * Optimize supply costs and lead times. **4\. Specific Functions** * Develop strategic international suppliers. * Negotiate international contracts and commercial terms. * Coordinate imports with customs brokers. * Supervise IMMEX compliance and customs regulations. * Manage proper assembly of foreign trade files. * Validate customs valuation calculations. * Control temporary import inventories. * Participate in tax and customs audits. * Analyze import costs and savings opportunities. * Ensure documentary compliance for audits. **5\. Position Profile** **Education** Bachelor’s degree in: * Foreign Trade * International Business * International Logistics * International Relations * Administration or related field **Experience** **Minimum 3 years in:** * International procurement * Import operations * IMMEX programs * Coordination with customs brokers * Foreign trade audits **Technical Knowledge** * Mexican foreign trade * Customs Law * IMMEX operations * **Annex 24** * **Customs Valuation Statement** * Tariff classification * Incoterms * International logistics costs * Customs entry forms (Pedimentos) * SAT audits **Languages** **Advanced English (mandatory)** * Negotiation * Technical reading * Communication with suppliers **Skills** * International negotiation * Financial and cost analysis * Logistics planning * Leadership * Strategic thinking * Document organization * Audit management **6\. Performance Indicators (KPIs)** **7\. Competencies** **Organizational Competencies** * Integrity * Responsibility * Teamwork * Results orientation **Position Competencies** * International negotiation * Foreign trade analysis * Decision-making * Customs risk management **8\. Position Authority** * Negotiate commercial terms * Authorize international purchase orders * Coordinate import operations * Manage foreign trade documentation