Job Description:

Import Export Analyst

[Queretaro hybrid] 

Responsible for the operational performance of imports and/or exports shipments ensuring compliance execution following Regulatory and Trade Compliance guidelines to support supply of raw materials, packaging, machinery, spare parts or finished goods to own DCs or our affiliates’. 
The position contributes to the profitability of the business through coordination with customs agents, international logistics service providers such as shipping companies and Freight Forwarders.

Purpose of the job.

Responsible for the operational performance of imports and/or exports shipments ensuring compliance execution following Regulatory and Trade Compliance guidelines to support supply of raw materials, packaging, machinery, spare parts or finished goods to own DCs or our affiliates’.

The position contributes to the profitability of the business through coordination with customs agents, international logistics service providers such as shipping companies and Freight Forwarders.

Key responsibilities.

• Daily follow up of assigned import and export shipments supported by nominated freight forwarders, customs broker, or carriers from Mars or Supplier facilities and to ports, airports, or cross borders.
• Integrate operation's reports.
• Integrate accounts payable administration per Supplier.
• Shipments’ reporting and international traffic KPI’s.
• Analyze monthly KPIs from inland, international forwarders and Customs brokers to ensure targets (based on MGS alignments) are being achieved and prepare action plans if required.
• Support weekly service presentations for internal customers to provide insights about service levels.
• Identify, escalate, and participate on solving daily operational issues which could potentially affect service levels of assigned customers or affiliates.
• Review and register for payment all invoices of providers related to imports and exports which comply with agreed terms through MGS. Dispute if necessary.
• Request, support, and keep track of all needed documentation related to import & export shipments including (and not limitative) to Animal health certificates, origin certificates, import/export declarations, commercial documents, etc.
• Managing and planning import process, customs documentation, shipping, and receiving of foreign merchandise to ensure it arrives On Time.
• Overseeing the issue of import licenses and completion of monetary transactions associated with the import in a timely manner.
• Controlling all documentation related to the export process, ensuring necessary documentation is provided to customers to enable them to receive the products without delay.
• Ensuring compliance with the home and foreign country government laws and customs regulations.
• Issue financial controls to support financial tasks by providing costs information on a shipment level.
• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations for the organization (classification, valuation, quantity, origin declaration and Free Trade Agreement eligibility, monitoring documentation).
  
   
• Minimum scholarity:

BA in International Business, Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration.

• Age:

NA

• Experience needed for the role:

Minimum 1 year of experience working in international trade operations, logistics, Excel proficiency, ideally use of ERP SAP.

• Knowledge needed.

Knowledge on Import/Export operations and Trade Compliance

Knowledge on Supply Chain basics

Intermediate level Excel

Fluid English – conversational and written

• Leadership capabilities needed.

Communicates efectively

Results oriented

Handles complexity

Knowledge or Certifications

• Customs operations.
• International shipments’ related Documentation such as: commercial documents, certificates of origin, bill of ladings, health certificates, import or export declarations, etc.
• Control for international transportation: bookings, shipping instructions, bill of ladings creation and audits.
• Process driven mindset.
• Desirable Root cause analysis and solving process methodology.
• Desirable knowledge in ERP SAP.
• Desirable knowledge on applicable trade, customs and sanitary regulations – not mandatory.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.