Sr. Import Specialist

Job Description

If you have experience as Import Specialist and you are looking to make your next career move

This might be the opportunity for bringing your skills and help your team to achieve the best results for a great organization within the LEGO Group!

Play your part in our team success

This role is essential for ensuring timely delivery of import shipments while adhering to regulations and LEGO Group policies. You will manage daily operations efficiently through effective communication with internal and external collaborators, always considering internal customer needs. This position supports continuous production at the LOM manufacturing site.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage Import Operations: Collaborate with Customs Brokers to ensure timely and compliant import operations according to regulations and policies.
• Coordinate Transport Operations: Oversee end-to-end transportation from shipping to receiving, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed INCOTERMS, timing, and cost.
• Maintain Systems and Compliance: Update systems and tools to ensure accurate information transfer to Mexican Customs, adhering to processes for high compliance and brand protection.
• Update Guides and SOPs: Keep user guides and SOPs current to ensure compliance with customs certifications and SQDC standards through continuous alignment and updates.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work effectively with Customs Brokers, transportation companies, and internal teams to manage daily operations, address exceptions, and implement new setups.
• Risk Management and Improvement: Identify and mitigate risks, escalating when necessary, while proactively improving processes through software solutions and simplification strategies.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Trade and customs, International Commerce (or equivalent) with strong experience in Import Operations.

• Solid knowledge of in Mexican Customs brokers agencies coordinating import - export shipments, IMMEX Companies, Mexican International Trade Law, Mexican Customs Law, Customs Rules, General Rules, Free Trade Agreements and benefits, AEO, CTPAT, VAT-IEPS Certification.

• Use of annex 24 software and use of SAP or equivalent
• Desirably certified in CTPAT and AEO as auditor or with a strong field training, plus deep theoretical knowledge
• Advanced communication skills both in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing and comfortable in presenting complex ideas.

Remember to apply using Google Chrome for an easier process and attach your CV in PDF format.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
                                                                                                                                             
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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