Regional Head of Customs
About Us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the regional foreign trade strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with customs, tax, and foreign trade regulations applicable in Argentina and Brazil.
- Oversee the proper application of special customs regimes and foreign trade facilitation programs.
- Lead audits, compliance processes, certifications, and document management related to customs operations.
- Ensure accurate tariff classification, origin certification, duty and tax determination, and application of Incoterms.
- Manage relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, customs brokers, freight brokers, and external service providers.
- Manage budgets, performance indicators, and supplier contracts related to foreign trade activities.
- Identify and implement cost optimization, savings, and process improvement opportunities.
- Drive digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across regional Customs processes.
- Lead, develop, and manage teams located across different countries and sites, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
Experience Required
- More than 12 years of experience in Customs Operations or International Trade within multinational organizations.
- Experience leading customs operations in both Argentina and Brazil.
- Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, AEO/OEA programs, and customs documentation management.
- Experience working with foreign trade systems and platforms used in Argentina and Brazil.
- Experience managing customs brokers, freight brokers, and logistics service providers.
- Proven experience leading regional and multicultural teams.
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, and key performance indicators.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of imports, exports, tariff classification, certificates of origin, and Incoterms.
- Knowledge of special foreign trade regimes in Argentina and Brazil, including Temporary Admissions, Bonded Warehouses, In-House Customs Clearance, Free Trade Zones, Drawback, RECOF, Entreposto Aduaneiro, and other trade facilitation and tax optimization programs.
- Knowledge of foreign trade systems and platforms such as SIM/MARIA, Siscomex, Portal Único, and DUIMP.
- Fluent Portuguese/Spanish.
- Advanced English.
Pay Transparency
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.