Pedro Armando Palomares Martinez

International Trade, Customs & Supply Chain Leader with over 15 years of experience managing import/export operations, trade compliance, and cross-border logistics within multinational manufacturing environments. Specialized in IMMEX administration, Annex 24/30 inventory control, USMCA trade regulations, and high-volume international supply chains between Mexico and the United States. Experienced in plant startup environments, establishing international trade compliance and logistics operations from the ground up.

Proven ability to manage complex logistics operations, lead compliance audits (IVA/IEPS, OEA, C-TPAT), and optimize customs and transportation processes. Recognized for improving operational controls, strengthening inventory reconciliation processes, and coordinating customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.

Trade Compliance & Logistics Consultant (Contract Assignment) at Evertis (2026-01 – Present)

• Support import/export operations and customs compliance activities.
• Coordinate logistics execution and transportation activities.
• Support inventory control and material flow processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on supply chain and operational initiatives.
• Monitor compliance requirements related to international trade activities.
• Support operational continuity through logistics and material availability follow-up.

Head of Import / Export & Logistics at BSH Home Appliances – Robert Bosch Group (2023-01 – 2026-01)

Lead international trade compliance and logistics operations supporting cross-border supply chains between Mexico and the United States in a global manufacturing environment.

• Manage IMMEX, PROSEC, Annex 24 and Annex 30 compliance programs
• Oversee import/export operations and cross-border logistics including ground, ocean, air and intermodal transportation
• Coordinate customs brokers, freight forwarders and 3PL warehouse operations in Laredo, Texas
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations involving 10,000+ international shipments annually
• Develop logistics KPIs and implement transportation cost optimization initiatives
• Administration and maintenance of IVA/IEPS (AAA) certification
• Led OEA and C-TPAT compliance audits
• Coordinated annual physical inventories and inventory reconciliation initiatives
• Managed raw material and fixed asset reconciliation processes
• Led import/export and logistics setup during plant startup, establishing operational procedures and compliance controls
• Implemented international trade and customs processes from the ground up to support new manufacturing operations
• Successfully maintained compliance with IMMEX, IVA/IEPS, OEA, and C-TPAT requirements.
• Strengthened IMMEX compliance and operational execution
• Improved reconciliation processes between Annex 24, MRP and physical inventory systems

Head of Import / Export & Logistics at EFP Operations Mexicana – Hanon Systems (2021-01 – 2023-01)

Directed international trade compliance and logistics operations supporting a large-scale automotive manufacturing supply chain.

• Managed logistics operations involving 150,000+ international shipments annually
• Oversaw IMMEX, PROSEC, Annex 24 and Annex 30 administration
• Coordinated customs brokers, carriers and freight forwarders to ensure efficient border operations
• Ensured compliance with USMCA regulations, HTS classification and certificate of origin documentation
• Led audit preparation and compliance initiatives for IVA/IEPS, OEA and C-TPAT programs
• Optimized team structure improving operational efficiency and reducing overtime costs
• Achieved successful reconciliation of raw materials and fixed asset inventories

Import / Export & Logistics Coordinator at Metal Systems de Monterrey – Global Automotive Systems (2015-01 – 2021-01)

Managed international trade operations and logistics coordination within a multinational automotive manufacturing environment.

• Administered Annex 24 and Annex 30 inventory control systems
• Coordinated customs brokers and cross-border transportation providers
• Developed logistics KPI reports and operational performance metrics
• Managed inventory reconciliation processes for raw materials and fixed assets
• Obtained IVA/IEPS (AAA) certification
• Supported achievement of NEEC / OEA security certification

Import / Export Supervisor / Shipping Supervisor at Lineage Power – GE Power Electronics (2011-01 – 2015-01)

Supervised international shipping and import/export operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Managed international shipping documentation and import/export operations
• Administered Annex 24 inventory control systems
• Coordinated logistics providers and transportation operations
• Ensured compliance with trade regulations and certificate of origin requirements
• Generated approximately USD $400K annual duty savings through implementation of Virtual Customs Program (VCP)
• Successfully closed SAT audit for IVA/IEPS certification

Import / Export Specialist / Materials Planner at Shaw Fabrication & Manufacturing – The Shaw Group (2008-01 – 2011-01)

Managed materials planning and international trade operations within a manufacturing environment.

• Managed import/export documentation and trade compliance processes
• Performed Annex 24 raw material balance analysis
• Coordinated materials planning through MRP systems
• Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation processes

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Administration Engineering – Instituto de Ciencias y Estudios Superiores de Tamaulipas