*avient corporation* (formerly polyone corporation), with 2019 revenues of
$2.9 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
examples include:
- barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
- light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
- breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified acc responsible care® and a founding member of the alliance to end plastic waste.
*ideal location is in toluca state of mexico area.
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*why avient*:
at avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement.
our associates are leading company initiatives such as lead by women, hype and pride to advance diversity in professional and personal development.
we also provide our associates with robust development programs such as avient academy, lean six sigma training, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways.
with workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
the trade compliance manager is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of import/export (including virtual) customs activity in mexico, with the potential of south america, for polyone's distribution business segment.
the position will report to the sr.
manager, global trade compliance and will focus on oversight and collaboration with brokers and software providers; assessing and mitigating risk to ensure compliance with mexican customs and tax regulations; executing functional program requirements (including immex); and maximizing duty avoidance/reduction programs (nafta, prosec).
additionally, this role will support the development and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with worldwide import and export laws and regulations.
some travel may be required.
*essential duties and responsibilities*:
- lead and conduct relevant import/export program activity (including immex, prosec, aeo, trusted trader, neec, etc.)
in accordance with se, sat, wto, icc, and polyone policies and procedures.
- maintain and update sat portal/vucem including but not limited to entity information, encargo conferido, carta de encomienda, etc.
- oversee and execute all pedimento activity (including standard import/export, proforma, and virtual pedimentos) and rectifications to ensure compliance with se and correct regime assignment.
- ensure physical and digital recordkeeping and controls of all import/export activity and related fiscal files is in accordance with sat customs law.
- respond and facilitate all mx customs/tax authority queries, audits, fines/penalties, refunds, and visits regarding import/export activities.
- review datastage/glosa immex inventory reports, resolve discrepancies, rectify pedimentos as needed, and ensure inventory balances are accurate.
- provide mx customs broker with complete document package for direct mx imports and for mx exports (returns).
- open and close pedimentos for all indirect exports, identify and contact immex customers, and provide monthly proforma by part number.
- manage any fixed asset balances/transactions if applicable.
- manage and execute all aspects of free trade agreement programs (nafta) including vendor solicitations, qualification, issuance, and recordkeeping.
- act as mx based legal representative for import/export administrative (signatory) purposes as delegated by the acta constitutiva.
- oversee and audit mx broker performed functions including but not limited to: classification/determination of: harmonized tariff schedule (htsmx), import/export controls and licensing, and country of origin (coo) for articles, software, and technology; completion of previo/inspections; review and submissions of dodo/shipment dispatch; submission of mx import and export pedimentos (cove, valor de manifiesto, hoja de calculo, etc.
); and approval of import duties and other fees owed to broker.
- own relationships with:
- mx customs broker - establish and ensure contract, encargo conferido, carta encomienda, and nda exist; approve invoices and ensure payment; establish sop's, audits, and kpi's.
- third party software vendor to enable interface with se and sat, correct inventory balances between polyone erp and sat (datastage/glosa reports), and submission of monthly immex annex 24 and 31 reports.
establish and execute contract, software subscription/license, and invoice approval process.
- liaison with internal and