Foreign Trade Analyst | Import

Here at Âncora, we value quality, in addition to being driven by great challenges and guided by our values! Join our Âncora Group team, a company with more than 30 years of history, always expanding, and a specialist in the development of fastening solutions and systems, as well as manual, electric, and battery-powered tools for Civil Construction.

Responsibilities and duties

This professional will join an expanding team and will be responsible for executing the end-to-end operation activities of the Import area through document verification, follow-ups of processes in contact with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, among other stakeholders, aiming to promote improvements and identify opportunities in the process.

• Perform purchase orders and feed information into the system and Excel spreadsheets;
• Perform follow-up through updates in spreadsheets and/or emails regarding the status of import processes, keeping the area manager updated;
• Verify process documents, such as Invoice, Packing list, and bills of lading;
• Request quality certificates for imported products;
• Interface, guide, and provide support to customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, bonded terminals, among other process stakeholders;
• Issue inward Import Invoices (Notas Fiscais) and outward transfer invoices between branches, as well as process the entry of outward transfer invoices between branches;
• Assist in the cost closing of import processes, requesting the actual value closings from process intermediaries;
• Post invoices for payment and forward them to the finance/tax sector, along with the service invoices (NF´s);
• Provide support to the team and assist in monitoring the status of purchase orders via email and/or directly;
• Monitor foreign exchange closings for international suppliers with the finance department;
• Request the swift from finance and send the exchange payment confirmation to suppliers, as well as request the sending of original documents for cargo clearance;
• Include and update national and international supplier registrations in the system;
• Control the receipt of product imports for commercialization or for sample purposes in a spreadsheet and issue inward invoices;
• Generate operational reports for analysis by the area manager;
• Identify improvements in executed routines and perform other activities inherent to the sector.

Requirements and qualifications

• Degree in Foreign Trade, International Relations, Administration, or related areas;
• Intermediate/advanced English (speaking and writing);
• Solid knowledge of import routines for industry and maritime processes;
• Knowledge of Office package - Excel, Word, Power Point;
• A plus: knowledge of the Easy Import Control - TOTVS system;
• Possess skills in organization, time management, critical analysis, proactivity, communication, and focus on results.

Working Hours: On-site from Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 18:00 / Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

Additional information

Check out what we offer:

🏥 Health and Well-being

• ⭐ Medical Assistance without co-payment for the employee and dependents (as per internal policy);
• ⭐ Dental Assistance for the employee, dependents, and ascendants (optional);
• ⭐ Life Insurance;
• ⭐ Funeral Assistance for the employee and dependents;
• ⭐ Wellhub (formerly Gympass) - Starter plan paid by the company and possibility of including 3 dependents;
• ⭐ Pharmacy agreements;
• ⭐ Annual health check-up;
• ⭐ Flu Vaccination Campaign for the employee, dependents, and ascendants.

🍴 Food and Meals

• ⭐ On-site cafeteria with breakfast and lunch at no cost;
• ⭐ Monthly Food Voucher (Vale Alimentação);
• ⭐ Meal Allowance per day (only for external activities).

💰 Recognition and Appreciation (as per internal policies)

• ⭐ Market-compatible remuneration;
• ⭐ Annual bonus;
• ⭐ Monthly Goal Prize;
• ⭐ Additional Five-year Bonus for Length of Service;
• ⭐ Referral Award;
• ⭐ Family Basket with high-quality products (attendance policy);
• ⭐ Monthly variable (only for the Sales area and according to commercial policy rules).

🚌 Mobility

• ⭐ Transportation voucher (reduced discount);
• ⭐ Large parking lot for Employees.

⚙️ Work Resources and Equipment

• ⭐ Uniforms and PPE (as per department and standardization);
• ⭐ Corporate tools (as per activity).

🛍️ Advantages for Employees

• ⭐ Stationery agreement;
• ⭐ Participation in training and events for continuous improvement in your area of expertise;
• ⭐ Direct purchase of Company products;
• ⭐ Living environments such as a library, social club with a game room, court, and barbecue area.

🎁 Celebrations

• ⭐ Day off: 1 day off during your birthday month;
• ⭐ Special baskets for Easter and Christmas celebrations;
• ⭐ Christmas gift for Children (up to 10 years old);
• ⭐ Open house for family at the company;
• ⭐ Other internal events and actions on commemorative dates.

Here, you grow, develop, and are recognized! #VemSerAncora