Departament: Supply Chain Job Title: Import and Export Analyst Reporting: Materials Manager Functional objectives: * Manage and supervise all activities related to import operations, operating in accordance with the established control system, such as expenses, costs, customs services, times, and import procedures. * Create package delivery notes and send them to suppliers. * Notify the customs broker of each new operation. * Quote freight rates with transportation providers to make the best decision regarding costs and delivery times. * Maintain efficient communication between suppliers, planners, and carriers for successful collections. * Maintain daily control of operations. * Comply with the requirements of each operation for proper import. * Prepare consignment notes for each import operation. * Work with customs brokers for the clearance of goods. * Notify the finance department of advance payments for imported goods. * Ensure that HARTING Mexico Manufacturing complies with foreign trade laws. * Ensure compliance documentation required by the customs broker is completed. * Executive import operational process to support material availability, organize collections at origin, and track the progress of all incoming orders to report any risks or delays in the process. * Keep all import files complete with the indicated checklist. * Keep all required import letters up to date. * Coordinate imports between the customs broker and the carrier. * Share import invoices with warehouse colleagues. * Provide operational feedback to internal clients. * Ensure proper classification of HTS codes and Mexican tariff codes to ensure the correct classification is assigned and duty payments are accurate. * Control and monitor the customs broker and freight forwarder to ensure timely processing. * Add tariff items and place of origin in SAP for requested merchandise portions. * Assist in compiling weekly cost reports for the finance department. * Understand the quality policy and quality objectives. * Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the documented quality system. * Recommend and implement improvements to activities and processes within the quality system. * The duties listed above are illustrative, but not limited to. Education and professional knowledge: * Bachelor's degree in International Trade or related field. * 2 years of work experience in a similar position. Functional, technical and individual competences required: * SAP proficiency * MS Office proficiency * Knowledge and/or up\-to\-date knowledge of Mexican Foreign Trade Laws * Conversational English * Assertive communication and good interpersonal skills for teamwork * Decision\-making for optimal problem resolution * Responsibility and perseverance * Process innovation * Ethics * Design and management of efficient and sustainable processes * Corporate environmental and social responsibility It would be a distinct advantage if the Job holder has previous experience in the following areas: * Basic knowledge and/or updating of the foreign trade regulations of the main countries where HARTING imports/exports (Germany, China, Canada, etc.).