VP, Southern Border Operations

2 weeks ago

Laredo, United States Willis Global Ltd Full time

On behalf of our client – a well-respected North-American owned organisation specialising in offering services related to global trade, customs and logistics, we're recruiting for a VP, Southern Border Operations role to be based in Laredo, Texas.


On Offer

  • A key leadership role within a well-respected 3PL and Customs Brokerage specialist with great potential for future growth
  • Salary up $250K plus an attractive benefits package


The Role

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and managing all aspects of the Mexican business units. This includes the delivery of all Mexican services to clients including (but not limited to) MX customs entries, post entry, in-bond, AES, Previo, and US warehouse activities etc.


The Vice President, Southern Border Operations reports to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) or their designee. This role will be accountable for providing the vision, oversight, and execution of the organization's Mexican service and growth strategies to align with strategic organizational goals and modernization objectives. They will create an organizational environment that stimulates the morale, creativity, and productivity of the warehouse, and operational teams located in the US Southern Border and Mexico.


The Vice President, Southern Border Operations will strive to provide superior service delivery and support the Business Development team to create a best-in-class client experience while fostering a team environment that positively motivates staff to achieve peak performance.


The Vice President, Southern Border Operations is a technically competent, hands-on driver of process change and improvement. They are responsible for staying ahead and adapting the business to all new regulatory matters while ensuring that the business is 100% compliant in all activities.


The Vice President, Southern Border Operations builds strong client relationships as a proactive business partner resulting in his/her being a solution provider embedded in the client’s long-term growth plan who anticipates client needs.


The Vice President, Southern Border Operations is a key leadership position and member of the company’s senior leadership team, responsible for delivering best-in-class, customer-focused solutions for the US Southern Border, and Mexico.


Main Job Functions - Strategic Leadership / Community Leadership / Financial and Operational Management


Required Qualifications and Experience

  • MBA and/or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related degree
  • A Mexican customs expert with extensive experience, including 5 years providing strategic and inclusive leadership of a team/organization continually demonstrating business, technical and leadership qualities
  • Experience with Truck, Air, Ocean, and Rail MX customs entries as well as post-entry adjustments, and Mexican Consulting (including IMMEX program)
  • Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership
  • Comfortable with multi-tasking, resolving competing priorities, and meeting project deadlines
  • Authentic, open, and engaging leadership style that fosters collaboration, credibility, and accountability
  • Proven negotiation skills, gaining commitment and value creation
  • Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Project management with demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed critical milestones
  • Detail-oriented with exemplary follow-through skills
  • Skill analysing current procedures and then developing and executing new processes
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Customs Brokerage software with the ability to quickly learn new applications
  • Experience with advanced data analytics and Power BI preferred
  • Bilingual (fluent in both Spanish & English)
  • Opportunity to work in a in office work environment with the expectation of regular travel (1 week per month) to Corporate Office, and satellite offices located in Canada, US, and Mexico.
  • Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times in the USA
  • Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel to across North America

  • Assistant United States Attorney

    7 days ago

    Laredo, United States Department Of Justice Full time

    Summary The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the busiest and largest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is...

  • Assistant United States Attorney

    1 week ago

    Laredo, Texas, United States Department Of Justice Full time

    Summary The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the busiest and largest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly...

  • Interventional Radiologist Needed in Southern Texas

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States CompHealth Full time

    Posted 30+ days agoPermanentLaredo, TexasQuick Facts Take over a very busy practice from a physician who just left Join 8 other radiologists You will be busy from day 1 as the practice is growing Employed by 1 of the largest healthcare systems for financial stability Salary plus RVU production for excellent income potential Full benefits, PTO, retirement...

  • Assistant United States Attorney

    1 week ago

    Laredo, Texas, United States Department Of Justice Full time

    Summary The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the busiest and largest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly...

  • Automotive Mechanic

    1 month ago

    Laredo, Texas, United States Department Of Homeland Security Full time

    Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, located in Laredo, TX. Duties This position will allow you to use your expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. Apply for this exciting opportunity to help strengthen the...

  • Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States Community Health System Full time

    Job Description Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN physician to join a well-established practice in community. * Experience preferred, but open to new graduates * Anticipated call coverage of 1:8 * Eligible for the Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP) * No visa support available * Spanish is a...

  • Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States Community Health System Full time

    Job Description Laredo Medical Center is seeking an experienced BC/BE neurologist to join the community. * 5+ years of experience preferred * Outpatient and inpatient * 2 other neurologists in the community * No visa support available * Spanish is a plus Laredo, TX is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande River on the border of Mexico and the United...

  • Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States Community Health System Full time

    Job Description Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Surgeon to join an established practice in Laredo, TX. Highlights: * Hospital employed position * New grads and experienced candidates are welcome to apply * 7 days primary on call + 7 days secondary on call (Trauma call is required) * Join existing General...

  • Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States Community Health System Full time

    Job Description Laredo Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Hematology Oncology Physician to join the community. * Call Coverage Available every other week * 2hours from San Antonio * Has Infusion Center that is run by the hospital - it has grown 400% in past 2 years - physician is part of the planning, but does not run the center. * 50/50 Hem/Onc * IM...

  • Traffic Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States DLP Services Full time $13 - $18

    Position:Traffic CoordinatorDepartment:Imports into the US with certain Export requirementsJob Description (including but not limited to the points listed below):Receive and Review Paperwork (commercial invoices, packing lists etc.) for accuracy, completeness and confirm they meetCustoms & Border Protection (CBP) regulations and customer requirements...

  • Physician

    2 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States Community Health System Full time

    Job Description Laredo TX - Booming Economy, Fast Growth, Potentially Lucrative Opportunity! It's not the sleepy little town of yester-year! Laredo's booming economy, fast-growing job market and advancing infrastructure have made this an up-and-coming metro area of 300,000+! Add a low cost of living, a crime rate lower than most Texas cities its size or...

  • Technical Communicator-Machine Division

    4 weeks ago

    Laredo, United States BD Holt Company Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Technical Services Communicator is responsible for analyzing and communicating technical product issues for Caterpillar Machines; involving all products and attachments that the company sells and services to primarily external customers. This role frequently communicates with Field and Shop Technicians and must be able to...