Contract consultant to advise and execute cross-border trade and logistics for U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada: ensure customs and export compliance, optimize HTS and USMCA treatment, improve logistics and broker/carrier relationships, reduce costs and delays, establish KPIs, lead SOP and training development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and evaluate trade and logistics technology solutions.
AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey.
This is a contract (independent contractor) engagement. The selected consultant will work on a contract basis and will not be an employee of the company.
We are seeking an experienced International Trade & Logistics Consultant to advise and support our growing North American operations. This contract role will provide strategic and operational expertise related to cross-border trade, customs compliance, logistics processes, and international supply chain execution, with a primary focus on exports from the United States into Mexico and Canada. The consultant will serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on execution partner, leading process improvements and implementing initiatives that support business growth.
Responsibilities
- Advise leadership and operations teams on U.S., Mexico, and Canada import/export regulations, ensuring compliance with customs, trade, and export control requirements
- Review and optimize product classification methodologies, including HTS codes, country-of-origin determinations, and USMCA preferential trade treatment opportunities
- Support development and maintenance of import/export compliance procedures, documentation, customs valuation, recordkeeping, broker management, and audit readiness
- Monitor changes in trade regulations, tariffs, duties, and customs requirements affecting cross-border operations
- Assess and improve current logistics processes supporting shipments from the United States into Mexico and Canada, including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery performance
- Evaluate and manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers
- Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, transit times, customs delays, and administrative burden
- Establish KPI reporting and performance management processes for logistics operations
- Lead logistics and trade-related improvement initiatives from assessment through implementation, including SOPs, process documentation, and training materials
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Success teams
- Advise leadership on international expansion considerations, distribution models, inventory positioning, and cross-border fulfillment strategies
- Assist in evaluating technology solutions, trade management systems, and logistics platforms
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in international trade, customs compliance, logistics, or supply chain management
- Significant experience managing U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada with deep knowledge of USMCA, customs regulations, and cross-border trade requirements
- Experience working with hardware, industrial equipment, technology products, or similar physical goods
- Demonstrated success supporting both early-stage/high-growth companies and more mature supply chain organizations
- Strong working knowledge of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, transportation management, and international logistics operations
- Ability to translate complex trade requirements into practical, scalable business processes
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent trade certification is a plus
- Experience with Mexico IMMEX programs, maquiladora operations, or bonded logistics environments is a plus
- Familiarity with ERP, TMS, and global trade management systems is a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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What We Offer:
AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive - that’s why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive - that’s why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation package including stock options
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day
- Work with a dynamic and growing team
- Unlimited PTO
We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.
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