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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Team Manager Global Trade
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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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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.