Expert in customs clearance, harmonized tariff systems, free trade agreements with more than 12 years of experience, achieving significant risk reduction through audits and training initiatives to ensure group are in compliance with related customs laws and regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trade Compliance Lead
DEACERO SAPI DE CV
San Pedro, Nuevo León, Mexico
10.2018 - Current
Ensure that company businesses are conducted in compliance with Mexican laws, sanctions, and customs regulations.
Provide trade compliance guidance and trainings to increase compliance awareness within the organization.
Advise internal stakeholders on import-export control topics and sanctions.
Perform periodic risk assessments, including reviews of the impact of new regulations.
Determine tariff classification of steel finished goods in Mexico and other countries to compare main/preferential duty rates and identify new business opportunities.
Elaborate analysis of origin: USMCA, TLCUE, Centroamerica, Alianza del Pacifico, Panamá, Uruguay, ALADI.
Conduct annual external audits, identify risks and opportunity areas, define work plan, and follow up preventive actions to be implemented.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address potential trade compliance issues arising from product development.
Logistics Executive (MBA Internship)
CRS AIRLINES REPRESENTATIVES SL
Madrid, España
07.2016 - 06.2017
Coordinated local and international shipments with Air Europa, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Coordinated transportation operations for timely product deliveries.
International Trade Compliance Coordinator
NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION
Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico
08.2014 - 06.2016
Collaborate with internal and external resources to maintain two plants compliance.
Ensure the compliance of the virtual operations.
Monitor and update the CTPAT / NEEC Certifications, IMMEX, PROSEC, 8th Rule.
Perform periodic internal audits to Mexican and American Customs brokers.
Support with HTS Codes, Schedule B, ECCNs, AD/CVD, COO US-Korea FTA.
Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics.
Foreign Trade Specialist & Intern
LG ELECTRONICS MONTERREY
Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico
06.2010 - 08.2014
Support in HS classification of raw material and finish goods.
Elaborate analysis of origin and COO: NAFTA, Chile, G2, Israel, Uruguay, Peru, ALADI.T audits to company´s carriers.
Prepared accurate documentation for customs clearance, ensuring timely delivery of goods without penalties or delays.
Education
MBA - Comercio Internacional
EUDE Business School
Madrid, España
06.2016 - 07.2017
International Relations - Comercio Exterior Y Aduanas
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
06.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
Customs clearance procedures
Free Trade Agreements
Harmonized Tariff System
Country of Origin Determination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Timeline
Trade Compliance Lead
DEACERO SAPI DE CV
10.2018 - Current
Logistics Executive (MBA Internship)
CRS AIRLINES REPRESENTATIVES SL
07.2016 - 06.2017
MBA - Comercio Internacional
EUDE Business School
06.2016 - 07.2017
International Trade Compliance Coordinator
NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION
08.2014 - 06.2016
Foreign Trade Specialist & Intern
LG ELECTRONICS MONTERREY
06.2010 - 08.2014
International Relations - Comercio Exterior Y Aduanas