Procurement and Import Assistant

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a responsible Procurement and Import Assistant to coordinate international procurement processes and ensure the smooth flow of imports while optimizing costs. Key Highlights: 1. Integrated coordination of import and international procurement processes 2. Negotiation with international suppliers and customs agents 3. Cost analysis and resolution of logistics and customs incidents **Procurement and Import Assistant** **Job Description:** We are seeking a Procurement and Import Assistant responsible for coordinating international procurement processes and ensuring the proper flow of imports, complying with customs regulations and optimizing costs and logistics timelines. **Main Responsibilities:** * Coordinate import processes from purchase to final delivery * Validate foreign trade documentation (invoices, customs declarations, certificates, bills of lading, etc.) * Classify products according to tariff classifications * Track shipments and transit times * Coordinate with customs agents and freight carriers * Negotiate with international suppliers (costs, timelines, and terms) * Analyze import costs (tariffs, taxes, freight) * Resolve customs and logistics incidents * Generate tracking and efficiency reports **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Business, Logistics, or related field * 2–5 years of experience in import operations * Experience working with customs agents and international procurement * Knowledge of the Customs Law, General Import and Export Tax Tariff (TIGIE), INCOTERMS, and USMCA (T-MEC) * Intermediate English (basic reading and negotiation skills) **Skills:** * Organization and attention to detail * Negotiation * Analysis and problem resolution * Effective communication * Ability to work under pressure Salary: $15,000.00 per month Language: * English (Desirable) Workplace: On-site employment