Import & Export Sr Supervisor

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Acuna, Coahuila

This role oversees import and export compliance programs, ensuring adherence to Mexican and foreign government regulations for international trade operations. Responsibilities include developing and executing risk assessments, implementing compliance policies, and overseeing all import/export activities in collaboration with legal experts. The role requires strong analytical thinking, cross-team integration, expertise in import/export operations (including IMMEX programs), logistics management, and supply chain management, with proficiency in SAP.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the development and execution of risk assessments for import and export compliance programs, ensuring consistent adherence to established policies and procedures across all sites.
  2. Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of import and export compliance policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment and operational consistency.
  3. Oversee all import and export activities to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, collaborating with legal experts to proactively address and resolve compliance-related issues and concerns.

Skills

Required

  • bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
  • Intermediate to Advanced English (Conversational)
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cross-Team Integration
  • Import / Export expertise
  • Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Proficient in SAP

Nice to have

  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisor position
  • Advanced English proficiency

What the JD emphasized

  • ensuring that all international trade operations comply with Mexican regulations as well as applicable foreign government laws
  • minimizing compliance risks
  • maintaining adherence to trade regulations
  • ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations