Description
Job Summary:
An Import Professional will be responsible for executing end-to-end import operations, performing document verification and follow-ups, aiming to drive improvements and identify opportunities.
Key Highlights:
1. Join an expanding team driven by challenges
2. End-to-end involvement in import operations
3. Focus on continuous improvement and opportunity identification
**At Âncora, we value quality, embrace major challenges, and are guided by our core values!**
Join our **Âncora Group**, a company with over 30 years of history, continuously expanding and specializing in developing fastening solutions and systems, accessories, and manual, electric, and battery-powered tools for the construction industry.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
This professional will join an **expanding team** and be responsible for **executing end-to-end import operations**, including **document verification and process follow-ups with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and other stakeholders**, aiming to promote improvements and identify opportunities within the process.
* Place purchase orders and input information into systems and Excel spreadsheets;
* Conduct follow-ups via spreadsheet updates and/or emails regarding import process statuses, keeping the area manager informed with up-to-date information;
* Verify documents related to import processes, such as invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading;
* Request quality certificates for imported products;
* Interface with, advise, and support customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, customs terminals, and other stakeholders involved in the process;
* Issue import entry invoices and inter-branch transfer exit invoices, as well as record exit invoices for inter-branch transfers;
* Assist in closing import cost calculations, requesting actual cost settlements from process intermediaries;
* Enter invoices for payments and forward them to the finance/tax department along with service invoices;
* Support the team and assist in tracking purchase order statuses via emails and/or direct communication;
* Monitor foreign suppliers’ foreign exchange settlements with the finance department;
* Request SWIFT details from finance and send payment confirmation for foreign exchange to suppliers, as well as request original documents required for customs clearance;
* Register and update domestic and international supplier records in the system;
* Track receipt of imported goods intended for commercialization or samples, recording entries in spreadsheets and issuing corresponding entry invoices;
* Generate operational reports for analysis by the area manager;
* Identify improvements in executed routines and perform other duties inherent to the department.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Relations, Business Administration, or related fields;
* Intermediate/advanced English (spoken and written);
* Solid knowledge of import routines and maritime processes;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
* Preferred: experience with Easy Import Control System — TOTVS;
* Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking, proactive, communication, and results-oriented skills.
**Working Hours:** On-site, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
**Additional Information** **What We Offer:**
**Health and Well-being**
**Comprehensive Medical Assistance (no co-payment)** for employees and dependents (per internal policy);
**Dental Assistance** for employees, dependents, and ascendants (optional);
**Life Insurance;**
**Funeral Assistance** for employees and dependents;
**Wellhub** (formerly Gympass) — Starter plan fully covered by the company, with option to include up to 3 dependents;
**Pharmacy Partnership;**
**Annual Health Check-up;**
**Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign** for employees, dependents, and ascendants.
**Meals and Food Allowance**
**On-site cafeteria** offering complimentary breakfast and lunch;
**Monthly Food Allowance;**
**Meal Allowance per day** (applicable only for external activities).
**Recognition and Appreciation (per internal policies)**
**Market-competitive remuneration;**
**Annual Bonus;**
**Monthly Target-Based Incentive;**
**Five-Year Service Bonus;**
**Referral Bonus;**
**Family Basket** featuring premium-quality products (attendance-based policy);
**Monthly Variable Compensation** (applicable only to Sales Department, per commercial policy).
**Mobility**
**Transportation Benefit** (reduced payroll deduction);
**Ample Employee Parking.**
**Work Resources and Equipment**
**Uniforms and PPEs** (as per department and standardization);
**Corporate Tools** (as per job function).
**Employee Benefits**
**Stationery Partnership;**
**Participation in training programs and events for continuous professional development;**
**Direct purchase of company products;**
**Social spaces**, including a library, recreation room with games, sports court, and barbecue area.
**Celebrations**
***Day off*** **— One paid day off during your birthday month;**
**Special Baskets** for Easter and Christmas celebrations;
**Christmas Gift for Children** (up to age 10);
***Open House*** **for family members at the company;**
**Other internal events and initiatives** for commemorative dates.
**Here, you grow, develop, and get recognized!**
**\#VemSerAncora**
**Âncora Group** is a 100% Brazilian company with over 34 years of market experience, founded on the bold vision of its founders — focused on quality and expansion of fastening systems in the construction industry.
Its headquarters is located in Vinhedo (SP), within a complex spanning over 36,000 m². Today, the group comprises three companies:
**Âncora Fixação**
**Âncora Tools**
**Âncora Acessórios**
**PEOPLE ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF WHAT WE DO**
Âncora is constantly evolving. This growth is possible only because PEOPLE are integral to the success of our projects.
Together, we achieve exceptional results, transform challenges into effective solutions, and build a fundamental part of our history.
**Quality is our commitment in every detail!**
**\#VemSerAncora**