Import Manager :: Magé / RJ

Be part of the expansion of one of the largest retail chains in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Nalin!

We are looking for an Import Manager with solid experience in international trade, strategic negotiation, and global supplier development, capable of structuring a new Import area and contributing directly to the expansion of the company's product portfolio.

This is a highly strategic position that will play a fundamental role in building the company's import processes, acting from the prospecting of international suppliers to the complete management of import operations, always focusing on competitiveness, cost reduction, innovation, and generating results for the business.

We are looking for a professional with an entrepreneurial profile, market vision, strong analytical capacity, and excellent negotiation skills, who enjoys building processes, developing international relationships, and transforming opportunities into concrete results.

The professional we are looking for:

More than an import operations manager, we are looking for someone to take the lead in building a new strategic area of the company. We want a professional capable of developing global suppliers, identifying market opportunities before the competition, negotiating highly competitive commercial conditions, and transforming these initiatives into sustainable growth, innovation, and financial results for Nalin.

Responsibilities and duties

Main responsibilities:

You will be responsible for structuring and leading the company's entire import operation, ensuring operational efficiency, development of strategic suppliers, and expansion of the product portfolio.

Among your duties, the following stand out:

• Structure the processes, policies, and flows of the Import area;
• Prospect, develop, and negotiate with international suppliers;
• Identify opportunities for new products to be commercialized in stores;
• Develop international partners for the production of exclusive brand products;
• Manage the entire import cycle, from commercial negotiation to product delivery;
• Plan international shipments and monitor production, transport, clearance, and delivery deadlines;
• Negotiate international freight, insurance, logistics costs, and commercial conditions;
• Ensure compliance with customs, tax, and foreign exchange legislation;
• Coordinate the activities of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners;
• Act in conjunction with the Purchasing, Tax, Finance, Planning, and Logistics areas;
• Prepare management indicators and present results to the Board of Directors;
• Monitor indicators such as Lead Time, Saving, Supplier Performance, Import Costs, and Deadline Compliance;
• Continuously seek opportunities for cost reduction, increased competitiveness, and process improvement;
• Monitor international market trends, exchange rates, and new business opportunities.

Requirements and qualifications

What we expect from you:

We are looking for a professional with consolidated experience in managing international operations, supplier development, and strategic negotiation, capable of structuring an Import area with a long-term vision and focus on results.

A track record of success in the following is indispensable:

• Structuring import operations;
• Development and negotiation with international suppliers;
• Complete management of import processes;
• Import cost formation;
• International logistics planning;
• Management of performance indicators;
• Negotiation of international freight, insurance, and contracts;
• Development of new products and strategic suppliers.

Requirements:

Mandatory

• Completed Higher Education in Foreign Trade, Administration, Logistics, International Relations, or related fields;
• Solid experience in International Import;
• Experience in negotiation with foreign suppliers;
• Knowledge of customs legislation and clearance processes;
• Advanced or fluent English (mandatory);
• Advanced Excel;
• Experience with ERP systems;
• Availability for national and international travel.

Differentials

• Postgraduate degree in Foreign Trade, Supply Chain, or related areas;
• Experience in the retail, fashion, consumer goods, importers, or trading companies segments;
• Experience in structuring new Import areas;
• Knowledge of special customs regimes.

Behavioral profile

We look for professionals who stand out for:

• Strategic vision;
• Strong negotiation capacity;
• Analytical profile;
• Planning and organization;
• Focus on results;
• Autonomy;
• Sense of urgency;
• Clear communication;
• Resilience;
• Ease in building international relationships;
• Entrepreneurial and "hands-on" profile.

Additional information

Hiring model:

Preferentially PJ hiring, with the possibility of CLT hiring, depending on the alignment between the parties.

Remuneration:

We work with the candidate's salary expectation, considering both PJ and CLT proposals, according to experience, seniority, and fit with the position profile.

Some of our benefits:

• Food Voucher;
• Transportation allowance;
• 13th salary;
• Wellhub;
• Telemedicine.

Workday:

• Monday to Friday, during business hours;
• On-site model;
• Flexibility according to the needs of the operation;
• Availability for national and international travel;
• Occasional demands outside of business hours due to international negotiations and time zones.