The LATAM Trade Governance Manager supports seed business operations across Latin America by managing trade compliance activities, acting as a regional focal point with customs and regulatory authorities, and ensuring adherence to global trade policies and local legal requirements.
The role is highly operational and requires close coordination with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, and government entities to maintain business continuity and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the regional trade compliance focal point for LATAM seeds, with primary accountability for Brazil and interaction with other countries such as Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile .
Manage electronic communications with customs authorities using government platforms, including responding to formal notifications, legal inquiries, and administrative processes.
Maintain active monitoring and control of customs, tax, and administrative processes, including disputes, penalties, refunds, and historical cases that may span multiple years.
Review, interpret, and respond to complex and often retrospective customs requests related to imports, exports, royalties, and contractual obligations.
Coordinate documentation gathering across Legal, Finance, ITO, Procurement, R&D, and external customs brokers to meet strict regulatory deadlines.
Compliance Programs and Certifications
Own or support Authorized Economic Operator (AEO/AO) certification activities for the seeds business, including maintaining evidence, preparing for audits, and supporting government inspections.
Import and Export Operations
Implement and maintain import workflows, ensuring required permits are obtained, accurately recorded in systems, and that all products are properly registered prior to import.
Government Systems, Tools, and Data Management
Stakeholder Coordination and Training
Act as a central coordinator connecting business teams, Legal, Finance, ITC, ITO, customs brokers, and external consultants.
Provide subject-matter guidance to internal teams on trade governance topics, including incoterms, sensitive destinations, and regulatory escalation requirements.
Support and, where needed, deliver compliance training sessions, including localized training in regional languages, to address knowledge gaps and recurring issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, Logistics, Finance, Law, or related field
Strong understanding of LATAM trade compliance, customs processes, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
Deep knowledge of customs regulations, export controls, sanctions, and international trade compliance frameworks.
Fluent english
Strong understanding of Incoterms and their operational, financial, and risk implications.
This is a flexible position based in the Alphaville (São Paulo) region, requiring on-site presence at the office approximately twice a week
Key Skills and Capabilities
Comfort working with government systems, manual data entry, spreadsheets, and SharePoint-based documentation.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
