Import Assistant - Surco

Description

Job Summary: Plan, coordinate, and control import operations, ensuring supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage import operations and comprehensive shipment tracking. 2. Coordinate with suppliers, customs agents, and internal departments. 3. Propose improvements to logistical and administrative processes. We are a company member of SWISS HOLDING AG. Since 1991, we have represented and distributed high-technology products in Peru and Bolivia for 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. **Job Objective:** Plan, coordinate, and control the company’s import operations, ensuring timely supply, regulatory compliance, optimization of logistical costs, and continuous process improvement in alignment with the organization’s business 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, freight carriers, and internal departments (logistics, procurement, warehouse, and finance). * Monitor logistical costs (freight, insurance, customs agent fees, taxes, and local expenses). * Manage import documentation and ensure compliance with current customs regulations. * Prepare and submit import process management reports. * Propose improvements to the department’s logistical and administrative processes. * 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 cargo 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 the transfer of duty-exempt goods (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 indicator reports. * Propose and implement logistical 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 import operations or international trade. * Diploma or specialization in Import Operations, International Trade, or Supply Chain Management. * Knowledge of and experience with customs legislation and trade agreements. * Knowledge of and experience in logistics and supply chain management. * Knowledge of and experience in basic accounting applied to import operations. * ERP system proficiency. * Intermediate-level English proficiency. * Proficiency in office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (intermediate level). * Report and indicator development skills. **Benefits:** * Full payroll registration with all statutory benefits. * Statutory vacation entitlement. Salary: S/.1,500\.00 \- S/.2,200\.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment