Import Specialist

Job Description

With occasional supervision, tasks are assigned with some explaination • More independently solving medium tasks with low level of support

Bring value to yourself and the organization by putting your superpowers to work!

Work with a high focus on result orientation and adherence to compliance in collaboration with international, national and local stakeholders, and local business partners.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Import – Export department purpose is to deliver shipments, in the right place, at appropriate cost in compliance with applicable regulations for TLG companies in Mexico to support TLG strategy.

Current companies supported are Constructional Toys production site, molds production site, a real state company, sales company and e-commerce operations.

This position is key to secure that internal customers get the spare parts import shipment in the needed service levels and to secure compliant operations in the specific traffic & appointed customs.

Core Responsibilities:

• The purpose of this position is to secure Import Shipments on time delivery in compliance with applicable regulations & LEGO Group Policies, within the right cost as part of daily execution, trough effective communication with internal and external team members and functional knowledge having in mind internal customer needs. This allows the business to keep the LOM machinery and equipment with timely maintenances.

In scope are spare parts imports for LEGO Manufacturing Site in Monterrey.

• Manage the import operation with Customs Brokers, providing proper instructions to maintain operation on time and compliant with regulations and policies.
• Manage the import operation with Customs Brokers, providing proper instructions to maintain operation on time and compliant with regulations and policies.
• Maintain correctly updated working systems and tools, secure correct information transfer to Mexican Customs & Customs Brokers trough adherence to processes to secure high compliance standards and Brand Protection.
• Maintain processes, user guides and applicable SOPs in place and updated to trough continuous alignment, regulations update and digital platforms to secure long term compliance (critical to maintain LOM Customs Certifications such AEO, IMMEX, PROSEC, etc.) and Safety Quality Delivery & Cost adherence.
• Manage daily effective collaboration with Customs Brokers, with transport companies by exception and local with Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, etc., to manage daily ops.
• Responsible in daily basis to identify, inform and take action upon risks until are mitigated. Escalate when is needed to the Import Manger, and Import-Export Director if needed.
• Improve proactively processes, through proposing and implementing improvement ideas though LCI processes, with a mindset of simplification, to prevent errors and at the same time maintaining or even increasing quality on deliverables.
• Maintain IMS compliance by securing consistency in processes and procedures, keeping a systematic way of working and embed in the daily operation the LCI way of working.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor Degree in Foreign Trade and Customs, International Commerce or similar.
• 2 years experience working in IMMEX and AEO companies in similar position. Preferable also VAT-IEPS certified companies.
• Or, 2 years experience working in Mexican Customs brokers agencies coordinating import – export shipments
• Basic knowledge of Mexican International Trade Law, Mexican Customs Law, Customs Rules, General Rules, Free Trade Agreements and benefits, AEO, CTPAT, VAT-IEPS Certification.
• Use of SAP or equivalent.
• No need for traveling.
• English fluent level

Note: This position is based at our LEGO Operaciones de Mexico manufacturing factory located in Cienega de Flores, NL This is not a remote position

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The LEGO® Group recruits and develops people entirely on merit. If you are confident you have the determination to succeed in this role – and you share our dedication to creativity, collaboration, and quality – use the APPLY NOW button above or below. Please remember to attach your application and current CV.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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 world. 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.

Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.

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.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for those with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Join the global LEGO® team
 
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 proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
 
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. 

Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.

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.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for those with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.