Import Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Aste Group is seeking a professional to support and carry out operational import activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, deadlines, and internal procedures. Key Highlights: 1. Dynamic and opportunity-rich environment 2. Attitude, willingness to learn, and energy to grow 3. Supporting and executing import processes **Do you enjoy dynamism, challenges, and an environment full of opportunities?** Then this position is perfect for you! The **Aste Group**, a market reference passionate about innovation and people, is looking for a professional to join our team. We seek someone with attitude, willingness to learn, and energy to grow alongside us! **Responsibility:** Support and execute operational activities related to import processes, ensuring compliance with customs legislation, deadlines, costs, and the company's internal procedures. **Detailed Job Description** * Monitor import processes from purchase order placement through final goods delivery. * Request quotations and analyze freight tariffs with freight forwarders; * Control and process payments – courier, freight forwarder; * Verify and organize import documents (Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, DI, LI, certificates, among others). * Communicate with international suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers. * Monitor customs clearance together with the customs broker. * Track shipping, arrival, and warehousing deadlines. * Update internal spreadsheets and systems with process information. * Verify import costs (freight, insurance, port fees, taxes). * Support merchandise fiscal classification (NCM). * Ensure compliance with foreign exchange and regulatory norms. * Provide support to Finance, Tax, and Logistics departments. **Technical Competencies** * Knowledge of import processes and international trade. * Understanding of customs and tax legislation. * Knowledge of international trade documentation. * Familiarity with Incoterms. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially intermediate Excel). * Understanding of foreign exchange and import cost formation. * Intermediate English (reading and writing for communication with suppliers). * Experience with ERP systems or specialized international trade systems is a plus. **Behavioral Competencies** * Organization and attention to detail. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Proactivity. * Analytical ability. * Time and priority management. * Teamwork. * Responsibility and commitment. * Resilience to handle deadlines and unforeseen events. **Prerequisites** * Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Relations, Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields. * Prior experience in import or international trade (minimum of 1 year preferred). * Intermediate Excel proficiency. * Intermediate English – minimum.