Import Analyst

Job description

Main objective of the position

Supporting the import operations and activities related to Foreign Trade, ensuring the application of current rules, regulations, and legislation, providing continuity and sustainability in BASF's business

 

Main tasks

·  Monitoring the flow of import operations, minimizing risks and possible breaks in the chain
·  Evaluation of operational performance through the analysis of KPIs
·  Participate in work sessions with business units, giving visibility to operations.
·  Examine and validate the documentation issued and ensuring its accuracy.
·  Guarantee the deadlines for the necessary requirements by the authorities in terms of foreign trade and import licenses.
·  Harmonizing import processes by working closely with legal entities,
·  Participation in daily performance meetings (DPM) with a focus on reducing order time, reducing container time in port, quality of documentation and optimization of demurrage costs.
·  Creation and transmission of Intercompany orders (POs)

 

Minimum education and qualification requirements for the position

·  Education |  bachelor’s degree in business management, engineer, supply chain management or international trade.
·  Working Experience |  +1 to 2 years of experience on handling import or export operations, and special regimes activities.
·  Language skills |  English Advanced, Spanish Advanced, Portuguese preferred.
·  Technical Skills |  SAP knowledge ranges from intermediate to expert level
·  Soft Skills |  Entrepreneurial thinking, great communication and customer focus. Service provider management: experience on working with external providers creating a jointly vision and commitment of targets to be achieved.

 

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.