Team Manager Global Trade

Global Business Solutions+ Logistics / Supply Chain Mexico, Huixquilucan, Estado De México Full Time Regular
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About this Position

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What you´ll do

  • The Team Manager Global Trade leads end‑to‑end Foreign Trade operations for LATAM, ensuring compliance, high service quality, and efficient execution across multiple countries.
  • This role oversees a regional team, drives process alignment, manages stakeholders at all levels, and supports global initiatives, tool deployments, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • The manager is accountable for service performance, risk mitigation, resource planning, and budget management while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
  • Lead Global Trade / Foreign Trade operations for LATAM, ensuring compliance with regulations, FTAs, COO, and classification standards.
  • Manage day‑to‑day workflow, resource planning, and operational performance across multiple countries.
  • Drive process alignment, standardization, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for regional/global teams, Centers of Expertise, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Oversee participation in global projects, tool rollouts, transitions, and control tower activities.
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and promote continuous improvement.
  • Manage budget and identify cost optimization opportunities. Lead and develop the team through coaching, performance management, recruitment, and engagement.
  • Handle escalations and provide data-driven decisions to resolve complex issues.
  • Foster collaboration with global, regional, and local teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

What makes you a good fit

  • Expertise in Global/Foreign Trade operations for LATAM (classification, FTAs, COO, compliance).
  • Strong knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, and global standards.
  • Experience with global/regional teams and Centers of Expertise.
  • Ability to lead process alignment, workflows, and resource planning across countries.
  • Experience in project rollouts, transitions, and control towers.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and continuous improvement.
  • Budget management and cost optimization experience.
  • Degree in Business, Economics, Foreign Trade, International Relations, or similar.
  • Advanced English & Spanish (Portuguese a plus).
  • 8+ years experience, incl. 4–5 years in International Trade and proven leadership.
  • Strong leadership and people development.
  • Excellent stakeholder management.
  • Solid decision-making and autonomy.
  • Clear communication and escalation management.
  • Analytical, problem-solving mindset.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multi-country operations.
  • Collaborative with global/regional/local teams.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Proactive, with ownership and initiative.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Flexible Benefits
  • Meal vouchers
  • Savings fund
  • Friday early finish

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26093823

Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Huixquilucan

Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com

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Acerca de Henkel

Con un sólido legado de cerca de 150 años, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

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Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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