Customs Compliance Region Leader – LATAM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latin America.

📋 Description

• Oversee and uphold Wabtec Corporation’s customs compliance strategy and enterprise standards for entities serving as the importer or exporter of record.

• Enforce and implement Wabtec’s customs compliance enterprise standards and policies.

• Ensure adherence to customs laws and regulations while supporting business operations.

• Maintain local standard operating procedures that align with enterprise standards.

• Propel the customs compliance process disciplines and timelines.

• Address customs-related inquiries from government entities.

• Lead the resolution of customs compliance issues and tackle trade compliance matters within the region.

• Monitor and convey customs regulatory changes that impact Wabtec business units.

• Conduct training sessions on customs and trade compliance.

• Report on relevant metrics.

• Supervise and manage customs brokers and agents.

• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams regarding customs compliance, operations, and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders.

• Assist in fulfilling trade compliance requirements for customer projects throughout LATAM.

• Mentor and coach direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.

• Over 9 years of experience in industry customs compliance.

• Experience in leadership roles.

• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent certification recognized in the respective country.

• Extensive knowledge of local customs, trade, and other regulatory agency requirements related to import and export activities, particularly within LATAM.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities.

• Capability to influence others and collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed organization.

• Strong background in problem-solving and process orientation.

• Proven ability to establish goals and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Equal employment opportunity for all candidates.

• Accommodations for disabilities and special needs.