International Trade Analyst

**Brief Job Description: -**International Trade Analyst - Logistics, imports, exports, and customs clearance for the entire region.

**Responsibilities: -**

**Support Day-to-Day Import/Export Operations**:

- Manage and support the daily import/export activities, ensuring smooth and compliant execution of international shipments.
- Prepare and review international shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, invoices, and certificates of origin, to ensure accuracy and compliance with trade regulations.
- Coordinate door-to-door international shipments, working with logistics providers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery to foreign customers.

**Facilitate Shipment Processes and Documentation**:

- Oversee the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation for shipments, including customs declarations, ensuring full compliance with relevant international trade laws and Incoterms.
- Assist the International Trade Team Leader with audits or inquiries related to the import/export process, providing accurate and timely information when required.

**Operational Control and Reporting**:

- Assist in maintaining and updating operational control tools to accurately track and monitor shipment activities, helping ensure timely delivery and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with the team in preparing reports and metrics for the international trade team, ensuring that data is accurate and useful for decision-making.

**Customer Order Management**:

- Regularly review the status of ongoing shipments and orders, promptly updating internal customers on delivery timelines and progress.
- Resolve any issues related to shipment delays or discrepancies, working closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

**Continuous Improvement Initiatives**:

- Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of inefficiency or cost-saving opportunities within the international trade processes.
- Propose innovative solutions for optimizing operations, including process improvements for documentation, shipment tracking, and cost management.

**Reporting and Cost Analysis**:

- Prepare and present monthly reports on completed deliveries, detailing associated shipping costs and performance metrics.
- Provide insights into cost efficiency and process optimization, helping to reduce logistics costs and improve operational effectiveness.

**Additional Duties and Projects**:

- Perform other duties and contribute to special projects as required, supporting the international trade team in achieving its goals and maintaining operational excellence.

**Requirements: -**
- **Global Supply Chain Knowledge**: Strong understanding of international supply chain processes, logistics, and transportation systems.
- **Teamwork and Initiative**: Able to work independently while contributing effectively to the team’s objectives; capable of taking the initiative and leading process improvements.
- **Fluent Communication Skills**: Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively with global suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
- **Administrative and Organizational Skills**: Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- **Proactive Problem Solving**: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to proactively identify issues and recommend actionable solutions.
- **Technical Proficiency**:

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for reporting and data analysis.
- Basic knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP systems, with a willingness to further develop software proficiency.

**Education And Certifications: -**
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of **export/import operations**, with a focus on door-to-door processes and multimodal transport.

**Physical Requirements: -**
- No Special Physical Requirements

**Environmental Demands: -**
- N/A

**Years of Experience: -**
- 3-5 Years

**Travel Time Required: -**
- No Travel