Import Analyst

Description

Working hours: Mon 7:55 AM to 6:05 PM / Tue–Fri 7:55 AM to 5:50 PM **Description of duties the professional will perform**Key Responsibilities and Duties * Plan, control, and monitor all stages of the import process (from international negotiation through customs clearance to delivery). * Prepare, review, and analyze import documentation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/AWB, Certificate of Origin, Import License [LI], Import Declaration [DI], registrations with MAPA and ANVISA). * Manage and maintain up-to-date records of international suppliers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and food safety and quality regulations. * Calculate import costs, simulating exchange rate fluctuations, freight charges, port fees, and taxes (Import Tax [II], IPI, PIS/COFINS, ICMS). * Monitor shipment performance and deadlines in coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, insurers, and international carriers. * Ensure correct fiscal classification (NCM) and regulatory compliance for products and raw materials. * Support the registration process for new products and additives with MAPA/ANVISA, in partnership with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs departments. * Monitor logistics cost indicators, operational efficiency, and customs clearance timelines. * Maintain continuous alignment with Procurement, Tax, and Planning departments to prevent supply disruptions. * Propose improvements to import processes and workflows, contributing to resource optimization and greater efficiency.**Requirements**• Solid knowledge of import procedures (SISCOMEX, LI/DI, Radar, CE Mercante, Drawback). * In-depth understanding of customs, tax, and sanitary legislation related to food and ingredients. * Proficiency in calculating total import costs, including exchange rate, freight, and tax simulations. * Mastery of INCOTERMS and key foreign trade documents. * Knowledge of fiscal classification (NCM) and special customs regimes. * Ability to read and interpret international contracts, payment terms, and letters of credit. * Experience with ERP Sankhya or similar systems and advanced spreadsheets (Excel / Power BI) is desirable. * Intermediate to advanced English and/or Spanish is desirable (technical communication and writing commercial emails). * Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, International Relations, Logistics, or related fields. * Postgraduate studies or specialization in International Trade Management or Supply Chain is desirable. * Languages: Intermediate or advanced English and/or Spanish (fluent reading and writing). * Experience: Minimum 2–4 years in import operations, preferably within the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industry. * Additional knowledge: Customs legislation, import taxation, fiscal classification, and sanitary documentation. Compensation: R$3.000,00 – R$4.500,00 per month Benefits: * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Education: * Bachelor’s degree completed (preferred) Experience: * Import analyst (mandatory) Work location: On-site