Traffic and Customs Manager

Job description

Traffic and Customs Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2026-170126

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Trade compliance and risks - Customs

Job title

Traffic and Customs Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Manage and control customs compliance operation and duty management programs. Implement cost effective freight solutions for the operation. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities, or in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts. Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Responsible for workforce planning and organizational development initiatives: Talent Management, Performance Management, Change Management, Training.

Manage and control customs compliance and duty management programs. Monitor regulatory and legislative changes related to Customs Compliance. Act of the main point of contact for external audits by local authorities. Oversee Customs brokerage provider activities.

Maintain freight expense within budget and implement transportation cost effective solutions to fulfill company needs. Manage and review freight service providers performance.

Implement and monitor C-TPAT/OEA programs, including training and deployment of best practices.

Additional responsibilities include finding opportunities for growth and identifying creative solutions for logistics.

Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts.

Responsibilities include budget maintenance: Ensure that department is operating within budgets.

Review logistics performance with customers against targets.

Candidate skills & requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Professional degree in International Business, International Trade, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Strong knowledge of all relevant US and MX customs regulation, this includes tariff classification and duty drawback programs.

• Knowledge in international trade agreements such as USMCA

• Customs broker management.

• Experience in Supply Chain Security Program

• Leadership skills and experience managing the import/export team.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• SAP desirable

Job location

Job location

North America, Mexico, Baja California

City (-ies)

Mexicali

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)