Import​/Export Shipping Specialist

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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General Summary

Responsible of overseeing compliance for import and Export regulations in all MX sites and border crossing.
Responsible of certifications and maintain a structure that anticipate to new Import & Export regulations, sharing as appropriate this knowledge with his primary internal customers to avoid economic and logistic impact to the business
Insure the existing of appropriate procedures, in accordance of company policies, International and Mexican trade compliance regulations.
Provide the support to areas as it demands, focusing on time delivery of company products to final customers.

Plan and coordinate with the different entities in the country the implementation of import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the organization.
Appropriately standardize and use the different programs of the country that allow the company to avoid the payment of importation and exportation duties across the different sites.
Liaise with other departments to establish and maintain effective and relevant import/export activities.
Create an effective communication with country leaders of purchasing, material management, production, logistic and sales organization to effectively operate department responsibilities.
Anticipate, research and report on future changes in import/export laws and relevant local territory practices and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of departments own strategy, resources and procedures.
Standardize and maintain up to date appropriately customs software to operate the in and out of material and equipment of the country in its different sites

Bachelor's Degree in related curriculum such as Trade compliance or international business.
~5 years of experience on Import and Export regulations.
~ Experience needed with logistics suppliers, import export agencies and shipping.
~ Inventory management knowledge and BOM analysis
~ Intermediate-advanced English, capable of simple business conversation
~ Knowledge of México and USA customs regulations , and international trade law compliance.
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