Job Summary: We are seeking a Foreign Trade Assistant to manage and optimize procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, ensuring efficiency and cost reduction. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage and optimize foreign trade activities 2. Negotiate and evaluate international suppliers 3. Reduce logistics and import costs We are looking for a Foreign Trade Assistant with the following characteristics and responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES: .Manage and plan procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to prepare purchase orders and ensure required documentation. .Optimize costs, delivery timelines, and transportation routes to achieve the lowest purchase price, track suppliers, and update delivery status and import quantities across various stages (production, transit, ETA). .Optimally manage supply and planning of resources involved; enter information validated by the freight forwarder into the system and make necessary adjustments to ensure timely receipt. .Accelerate the turnover and procurement of inputs to ensure continuous supply. Resolve issues with suppliers and report any changes in agreed terms to the Logistics Manager. Select the most favorable import conditions for the company to minimize import logistics costs. Calculate import costs for products/inputs to secure the best import cost conditions. .Evaluate whether product prices can be reduced to remain competitive in the market without compromising the company’s financial stability or production quality. .Evaluate supplier quotations and select the optimal option based on purchase price and quality, considering cost-benefit analysis. .Prepare and submit purchase orders to the relevant department. .Coordinate with customs agents for customs clearance and delivery of goods to the warehouse. .Evaluate and monitor payment terms to suppliers, considering all general expenses incurred during importation. PROFILE: Bachelor's degree graduate, specialized in International Business Administration. Certified in Domestic and International Procurement. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. \- 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. \- 12:00 p.m. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Starting from S/.800\.00 per month Experience: * Foreign trade management: 1 year (Mandatory) Language: * English (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment