IMPORT ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: Grupo Muffato is seeking an Import Assistant to support import operations, prepare documentation, and conduct cost analysis, ensuring high performance in all activities. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in import operations 2. Cost analysis and inventory control of imported products 3. Opportunity for growth and challenges in the import sector #### **About the Position:** Grupo Muffato is looking for an Import Assistant to join its team of professionals. This professional will be responsible for assisting in document preparation, report generation, order entry, and other related tasks, ensuring high performance across departmental activities. The Import Assistant will directly support import operations, guaranteeing proper flow of information and documentation, as well as collaborating on cost analysis and inventory control related to imported products. If you identify with this position, don’t wait—apply now! #### **Main Responsibilities:** * Assist the import department team—including the Manager, Supervisors, and Import Analysts—by entering orders, transfers, and performing other tasks as required; * Support the Import Manager during business trips by obtaining transportation, accommodation, and trade fair registration quotations; * Verify the total landed cost of products to be commercialized—including taxes up to arrival—and provide necessary documentation upon request from Import Analysts and the department manager; * Generate daily billing reports via system, analyzing sales growth by product, brand, supplier, and other attributes; * Generate inventory reports for products, analyzing purchase feasibility and shipment to network branches; * Generate branch product turnover reports, analyzing quantities to be dispatched to stores; * Prepare merchandise orders via SGM system for dispatch to network stores, avoiding under- or over-shipping; * Adhere to Grupo Muffato’s Code of Ethics and all procedures outlined in the internal employee manual; * Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), health surveillance regulations, and the internal employee manual; * Perform other departmental duties as directed by Import Analysts and the Import Manager. #### **Mandatory Requirements:** * Completed high school education; * Basic knowledge of import processes and foreign trade; * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; * Organizational skills and attention to detail; * Strong verbal and written communication skills; * Ability to work collaboratively and follow internal procedures. #### **Desirable Requirements (Advantageous):** * Prior experience in this role is advantageous; * Preferably pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or International Trade; * Interpersonal skills; * Leadership spirit and cooperativeness; * Affinity with retail dynamics; * Compliance with rules and procedures; * Seeking challenges and growth opportunities; * Interpersonal relationship skills; * Initiative and proactivity. #### **Benefits:** * Medical assistance * Telemedicine and telepsychology * Dental plan * Benefits club * Pharmacy discounts * Benefit card * Recognition programs * Life insurance * Funeral assistance * Pregnancy monitoring * On-site meals * Career development plan #### **Work Schedule and Hours:** * 8 hours and 48 minutes per day