Import Assistant - Surco

Description

Position Summary: Plans, coordinates, and controls import operations, ensuring timely supply, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manages import operations from origin to warehouse delivery 2. Coordinates with suppliers, agents, and internal departments to optimize processes 3. Manages documentation and ensures compliance with customs regulations We are a company member of SWISS HOLDING AG. Since 1991, we have represented and distributed in Peru and Bolivia high-technology products targeting the automotive, mining, fishing, agricultural, nautical, recreational, fitness, aerospace, and other markets. Among the leading brands we currently represent and distribute are: Ancor, Attwood, Blue Sea, Cobra, Jabsco, Fusion, Garmin, GME, Quicksilver, Ritchie Navigation, Rule, Seachoice, Uflex, Shakespeare, Mercury Marine, Multiflex. We aim to continue incorporating more solutions for the Peruvian market. **Position Objective:** To plan, coordinate, and control the company’s import operations, ensuring timely supply, regulatory compliance, optimization of logistics costs, and continuous improvement of processes, aligned with the organization’s commercial objectives. **Responsibilities:** * Manage import operations in accordance with the approved Import Plan. * Conduct end-to-end shipment tracking from origin to warehouse delivery. * Coordinate with suppliers, customs agents, carriers, and internal departments (logistics, procurement, warehouse, and finance). * Monitor logistics costs (freight, insurance, customs agent fees, taxes, and local expenses). * Manage import documentation and ensure compliance with current customs regulations. * Prepare and submit management reports on import processes. * Propose improvements to logistical and administrative processes within the department. * Monitor available stock in the Miami warehouse for import batch consolidation. * Coordinate partial or full product imports according to the approved plan. * Manage and control documentation required for goods release (B/L or AWB, invoices, packing lists, certificates, etc.). * Coordinate the customs clearance process with the Corporate Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager. * Perform pre-clearance verification validating quantity, code, brand, model, and country of origin. * Generate purchase orders in the ERP system based on approved proforma invoices. * Coordinate tax-exempt cargo transfer (Iquitos – Lima) and corresponding tax payments. * Monitor performance of logistics providers and customs agents. * Prepare weekly reports on customs cargo status and pending payments. * Prepare monthly import performance indicator reports. * Propose and implement logistics process improvement projects. * Ensure timely registration and payment of invoices and settlements. * Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, or related fields. * Minimum two years of experience in imports or international trade. * Diploma or specialization in Imports, International Trade, or Supply Chain Management. * Knowledge and experience in customs legislation and trade agreements. * Knowledge and experience in logistics and supply chain management. * Knowledge and experience in basic accounting applied to imports. * ERP system proficiency. * Intermediate level English proficiency. * Proficiency in office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (intermediate level). * Report and indicator development skills. **Benefits:** * Full payroll with all statutory benefits. * Statutory vacation entitlement. Monthly Salary: S/.1,500\.00 \- S/.2,200\.00 Work Location: On-site employment