Imports Specialist Mexico International Trade Latam

Imports Specialist Mexico International Trade Latam

The Imports Analyst is responsible for coordinating import operations end-to-end, ensuring product availability, compliance, and efficient execution. The role works closely with suppliers, customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, and internal teams to support supply continuity, optimize logistics processes, and drive continuous improvement across import operations

What will you do:

• Coordinate end-to-end import operations across North America, South America, EMEA, and APAC, supporting ocean, land, and air transportation, with a strong focus on ocean freight.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier pickups, customs clearance, and final delivery to warehouses and distribution centers.
• Monitor inbound shipments, transportation capacity, and proactively resolve operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, international trade requirements, and company policies.
• Review and validate import documentation, customs declarations, invoices, and certificates of origin.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and government authorities to ensure smooth import execution.
• Analyze logistics and transportation costs, identifying opportunities for service improvements and cost savings.
• Monitor carrier performance and support freight negotiations, routing strategies, and logistics optimization initiatives.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for import-related operational issues and escalation management.
• Track import KPIs and prepare reports to support operational and business decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, and digitalization initiatives using tools such as SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

What will you bring:

• 3+ years of experience in International Trade, Import Operations, Logistics, Customs, or Supply Chain.
• Experience coordinating imports via ocean, air, and ground transportation, with strong knowledge of ocean freight.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Mexican Customs Law, import regulations, trade compliance, and import documentation.
• Experience using SAP ERP (GTS/OSGT preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI.

Who you are:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, legal and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Saving Funds – Supporting employees with strategic savings plans, where the company matches a portion of their savings.
• Profit Sharing – Rewarding all employees for their contributions by sharing a portion of the company's profits.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: No

About Ingredion

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives.

We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation.

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