Departament: Supply Chain

Job Title: Import and Export Analyst

Reporting: Materials Manager

Functional objectives:

• Manage and supervise all activities related to import operations, operating in accordance with the established control system, such as expenses, costs, customs services, times, and import procedures.
• Create package delivery notes and send them to suppliers.
• Notify the customs broker of each new operation.
• Quote freight rates with transportation providers to make the best decision regarding costs and delivery times.
• Maintain efficient communication between suppliers, planners, and carriers for successful collections.
• Maintain daily control of operations.
• Comply with the requirements of each operation for proper import.
• Prepare consignment notes for each import operation.
• Work with customs brokers for the clearance of goods.
• Notify the finance department of advance payments for imported goods.
• Ensure that HARTING Mexico Manufacturing complies with foreign trade laws.
• Ensure compliance documentation required by the customs broker is completed.
• Executive import operational process to support material availability, organize collections at origin, and track the progress of all incoming orders to report any risks or delays in the process.
• Keep all import files complete with the indicated checklist.
• Keep all required import letters up to date.
• Coordinate imports between the customs broker and the carrier.
• Share import invoices with warehouse colleagues.
• Provide operational feedback to internal clients.
• Ensure proper classification of HTS codes and Mexican tariff codes to ensure the correct classification is assigned and duty payments are accurate.
• Control and monitor the customs broker and freight forwarder to ensure timely processing.
• Add tariff items and place of origin in SAP for requested merchandise portions.
• Assist in compiling weekly cost reports for the finance department.
• Understand the quality policy and quality objectives.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the documented quality system.
• Recommend and implement improvements to activities and processes within the quality system.

*The duties listed above are illustrative, but not limited to.

Education and professional knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade or related field.
• 2 years of work experience in a similar position.

Functional, technical and individual competences required:

• SAP proficiency
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge and/or up-to-date knowledge of Mexican Foreign Trade Laws
• Conversational English
• Assertive communication and good interpersonal skills for teamwork
• Decision-making for optimal problem resolution
• Responsibility and perseverance
• Process innovation
• Ethics
• Design and management of efficient and sustainable processes
• Corporate environmental and social responsibility

It would be a distinct advantage if the Job holder has previous experience in the following areas:

• Basic knowledge and/or updating of the foreign trade regulations of the main countries where HARTING imports/exports (Germany, China, Canada, etc.).