Import Export Specialist

Hybrid onsite in Queretaro, MX

Required Skills & Experience

High-level English proficiency

Foreign trade experience in the food industry

Existing working relationship with SADER

Experience coordinating with customs brokers for rail shipments across the border

Familiarity with Pedimento Empresarial software and customs platforms

Strong understanding of Mexican customs law and foreign trade regulations

Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage detailed documentation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Export experience, especially in rail logistics or cross-border rail shipment operations

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Coordination experience with SAGARPA or other food safety authorities

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Import & Foreign Trade Specialist for one of their clients in the Querétaro, MX area within the food manufacturing industry. This role will start as remote and then transition to an onsite position in Querétaro. The specialist will manage the full lifecycle of import operations, primarily coordinating shipments from the U.S. to Mexico and ensuring compliance with Mexican customs laws and international trade regulations. The specialist will handle documentation such as pedimentos, commercial invoices, and customs declarations, and will work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities like SAGARPA and SADER. Daily responsibilities include tracking shipments, resolving customs issues, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records in systems. The role requires frequent communication in both Spanish and English, especially when liaising with teams in Mexico and Kansas City. Candidates must have 3–5 years of import experience in the food industry and be highly proficient in technical documentation and customs processes. Familiarity with ERP systems and customs software is preferred. Export experience is a plus.