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