H.B. Fuller

Global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, coatings

IMMEX Compliance & Import/Export Specialist

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePiedras Negras, Coahuila, MexicoNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Three to five years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or IMMEX administration is required.
Strong knowledge of IMMEX regulations, Annex 24, Annex 31, VAT Certification requirements, and Pedimento processes is required.
Fluency in Spanish and conversational English at B2/C1 level is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP is required.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

Manage the Annex 24 inventory control system to ensure accurate tracking and compliance of temporarily imported goods.
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and reporting for Annex 24 and Annex 31 requirements.
Maintain customs records in accordance with Mexican regulatory requirements.
Support internal audits and implement compliance controls to ensure IMMEX program adherence.
Coordinate import/export activities across ocean, air, and ground transportation.
Prepare, validate, and monitor Pedimentos to ensure regulatory compliance, proper payment, and closure.
Track shipments and facilitate timely customs clearance.
Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders, IMMEX consultants, logistics teams, plant operations, tax, and compliance stakeholders.
Evaluate shipment requirements and determine appropriate import/export processes.
Prepare and maintain customs documentation, permits, and regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with non-tariff regulations and trade requirements.
Coordinate product HS classifications with internal and external experts.
Serve as the primary contact for customs audits, inquiries, demands, and penalty notifications.
Support risk mitigation strategies in partnership with North America Logistics and Global Trade Compliance teams.
Manage claims and investigate unauthorized charges or damaged goods.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
Train and support internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance processes.
Support customs compliance systems and reporting tools.
Monitor key performance indicators and prepare compliance and operational performance reports.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in International Business, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
Five or more years of experience in IMMEX compliance and international trade operations is preferred.
Customs broker certification or related trade compliance credentials are preferred.
Experience with bonded warehouses, duty savings strategies, and customs compliance software is preferred.

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The IMMEX Compliance & Import/Export Specialist reports to the Import/Export Manager, North America and is responsible for ensuring compliance with IMMEX regulations, managing customs documentation, and supporting import/export operations for H.B. Fuller Procesos. This role is critical to maintaining IMMEX certification, mitigating customs risk, and supporting efficient cross-border operations for the Piedras Negras, Coahuila manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

IMMEX Compliance & Customs Control

Manage Annex 24 inventory control system to ensure accurate tracking and compliance of temporarily imported goods.
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and reporting for Annex 24 and Annex 31 requirements.
Maintain customs records in accordance with Mexican regulatory requirements.
Support internal audits and implement compliance controls to ensure IMMEX program adherence.

Import & Export Operations

Coordinate import/export activities across ocean, air, and ground transportation.
Prepare, validate, and monitor Pedimentos to ensure regulatory compliance, proper payment, and closure.
Track shipments and facilitate timely customs clearance.
Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders, IMMEX consultants, logistics teams, plant operations, tax, and compliance stakeholders.
Evaluate shipment requirements and determine appropriate import/export processes.

Regulatory Documentation & Risk Management

Prepare and maintain customs documentation, permits, and regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with non-tariff regulations and trade requirements.
Coordinate product HS classifications with internal and external experts.
Serve as the primary contact for customs audits, inquiries, demands, and penalty notifications.
Support risk mitigation strategies in partnership with NA Logistics and Global Trade Compliance teams.
Manage claims and investigate unauthorized charges or damaged goods.

Process Improvement & Training

Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
Train and support internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance processes.
Support customs compliance systems and reporting tools.
Monitor KPIs and prepare compliance and operational performance reports.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or IMMEX administration.
Strong knowledge of IMMEX regulations, Annex 24, Annex 31, VAT Certification requirements, and Pedimento processes.
Fluent Spanish and conversational English (B2/C1 level).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Master’s degree in International Business, Logistics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in IMMEX compliance and international trade operations.
Customs broker certification or related trade compliance credentials.
Experience with bonded warehouses, duty savings strategies, and customs compliance software.

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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

About the Company

H.B. Fuller

Global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, coatings

H.B. Fuller is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemical products, mainly adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Its products include hot melt, cyanoacrylate, and other adhesive technologies used in packaging, construction, electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, and hygiene applications. The company’s adhesives work by forming bonds through chemical or physical adhesion in applications like structural bonding, die attach, and circuit-board protection, often customized for long-lasting performance. Compared with competitors, H.B. Fuller emphasizes a large, diverse portfolio (over 20,000 items) and a volume-driven, long-term contracting model built on solving customers’ adhesion challenges, augmented by strategic acquisitions and global manufacturing presence. The company aims to be a leading, reliable supplier by growing through organic innovation and acquisitions, building deep, long-term relationships with customers across multiple industries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Vadnais Heights, MN
Founded: 1887

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