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Trade Compliance Analyst

GuadalajaraOn-siteFull-time

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Owns the IMMEX program and customs inventory control for Guadalajara operations, ensuring compliance with Mexican customs regulations, accurate tracking of temporarily imported materials, and audit readiness.

About this role

RETHINK MANUFACTURING

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.  

Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Bright Machines is looking for a Trade Compliance Analyst to own the IMMEX program and customs inventory control for our Guadalajara operations. This role ensures compliance with Mexican customs regulations, accurate tracking of temporarily imported materials, and audit readiness.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Inventory, Logistics, Finance, an external IMMEX provider, and the customs broker.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Own the IMMEX program, including VUCEM filings, registrations, legal stay timeframes, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage Annex 24, 30, and 31 customs inventory control, including imports, exports, discharges, waste, and scrap.
  • Reconcile customs records with physical inventory and NetSuite and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor VAT and IEPS (CIVA) certification requirements, renewals, and compliance thresholds.
  • Review and validate customs documentation prepared by the customs broker.
  • Manage and validate reports from the external IMMEX service provider and follow up on findings.
  • Maintain customs documentation and ensure SAT audit readiness.
  • Report open customs balances, compliance status, and potential exposure to the Supply Chain Manager.
  • Support import/export activities and cross-border documentation when needed.
  • Stay current on changes to Mexican foreign trade regulations and assess their impact on the operation.
  • WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of experience in trade compliance or foreign trade within an IMMEX manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Annex 24, 30, and 31.
  • Working knowledge of the IMMEX Decree, Ley Aduanera, and VAT/IEPS certification requirements.
  • Experience reconciling customs records with ERP data and physical inventory.
  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly and work with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conversational English and fluent/native Spanish.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
  • IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD

  • Experience with NetSuite and ERP-to-customs inventory reconciliation.
  • Experience working with an external IMMEX shelter/service provider.
  • Experience with SAT audits, self-corrections, or regularization processes.
  • Experience in automation, robotics, electronics, or complex assembly manufacturing.
  • Experience building or standardizing trade compliance processes in a growing or fast-paced environment.
  • Skills

    Annex 24Annex 30Annex 31Customs Broker CoordinationERPExcelForeign Trade RegulationsIEPsIMMEXInventory ReconciliationLey AduaneraNetSuiteSAT AuditsVATVUCEM

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