Senior Planning and Control Analyst

Description

Job Summary: The Senior Planning and Control Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and executing short-, medium-, and long-term planning to optimize import and export operations. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in optimizing import and export processes. 2. Focus on planning, capacity control, and process management. 3. An environment that values feedback and professional development. **Overview** The Quattror stands out in the national and international markets for its quality, transparency, and optimization of time and costs in providing Export, Import, and general Logistics services—including administration, coordination, monitoring, and execution of the entire process. We commit to meeting customer requirements and expectations while consistently adhering to pre-established deadlines. Our competitive advantage lies in our modern logistics complex and strategic location—evident from the fact that within a 1,000 km radius, approximately 62% of Brazil’s GDP is concentrated, serving a consumer market of 80 million people. **About the Role** The Senior Planning and Control Analyst will be fully responsible for analyzing and executing short-, medium-, and long-term planning, reinforcing daily control over import and export processes—from order placement through cargo delivery—while applying strategic vision to optimize operations and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include: * Planning and controlling production related to foreign trade services. * Translating commercial demands into operational action plans, organizing resources (people, systems, and processes). * Developing, monitoring, and updating operational schedules, defining maximum timeframes per stage to ensure deadline adherence. * Daily monitoring of process flows, performing continuous activity follow-up. * Balancing analysis and operations teams according to individual and specific analyst demands. * Updating operational controls to support management in setting priorities and organizing departments. * Identifying bottlenecks, delays, and deviations, proposing corrective actions and process improvements. * Analyzing productive capacity, workload, and team productivity to support medium-term decision-making. * Negotiating deadlines and demand absorption between Commercial and Operations teams based on actual capacity. * Creating, monitoring, and analyzing performance indicators (KPIs), such as productivity, rework, and on-time delivery. * Inputting and updating ERP system data and managerial reports, ensuring operational accuracy and traceability; * Reporting anomalies to supervisors and supporting other department colleagues in executing their tasks; **Prerequisites:** * Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields; * Advanced knowledge of planning, capacity control, and process management; * Familiarity with import and export processes (operations, planning, documentation, legislation, customs clearance, foreign exchange); * Knowledge of logistics cost analysis and tax impact assessment; * Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel (cost spreadsheets, process controls); * Knowledge of quality management tools (PDCA, etc.); * English level B2 or higher (strong comprehension for communication with suppliers, reading, and drafting technical documents); * Familiarity with BI tools or operational dashboards (Power BI). **Soft Skills** * Focus on deadlines, results, and execution; * Proactivity; * Teamwork; * Strong interpersonal communication; * Organization; * Attention to detail; * Continuous improvement mindset; * Sense of responsibility and commitment. **Work Model/Schedule** On-site; Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. **At Grupo Quattror, you’ll find:** Meal Allowance Lunch Allowance Morning and Afternoon Coffee Christmas Basket Bonus Discount Club Fuel Allowance or Commuter Benefit Health Insurance Dental Insurance Birthday Day Off English Classes Recognition and Appreciation Program every 5 Years Quattror believes that strengthening a culture of feedback and investing in employees’ professional development are essential pillars for fostering an enriching workplace conducive to both individual and collective growth. **Mission** To be an integral part of our clients’ success by delivering fast, high-quality, and innovative international trade solutions. **Vision** To be recognized by clients and partners as Brazil’s leading international trade company. To be acknowledged as a results generator for our clients, investors, and partners. To provide professional, intellectual, and financial development opportunities for our employees and partners. **Values** We are committed to speed and quality in decision-making, maintaining FOCUS on our clients’ results. We possess interdisciplinary training and leverage this advantage when designing integrated international trade solutions. We believe common sense and simplicity guide better than sophistication and complexity. We take no shortcuts. Integrity, hard work, and consistency are the keys to building our company. If you meet all the requirements listed above, don’t hesitate—apply now! **\#JoinQuattror!**