Foreign Trade Consultant

Role Overview

• Act as the focal point for the Foreign Trade department on complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment between internal areas and external suppliers;
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical analyses to support onboarding and qualification of new global suppliers;
• Support leadership on executive matters by providing analyses, solutions and alternatives that contribute to the sector's growth and continuous process improvement;
• Provide technical support for the justification and approval of new purchasing projects for imported materials, supplying inputs for decision-making;
• Support the company's and its affiliates' import and export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency;
• Lead and structure new import projects, ensuring planning, execution and governance of foreign trade–related topics (COMEX);
• Manage the BID process and contracting of trading companies, ensuring technical, financial and operational criteria are met;
• Provide operational support to the procurement/contracting process, including PxQ, purchase requisitions (RC) and preparation of basic project documents;
• Monitor changes in customs and tax legislation, analyze impacts on the company and propose appropriate solutions;
• Stay up to date on tax incentives, special regimes and tax alternatives (such as ex-tariff), evaluating their applicability;
• Execute and manage tax classification processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance in operations;
• Define, develop and improve internal department processes, promoting integration and efficiency with other company areas;
• Lead the onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring adherence to foreign trade processes and quality standards;
• Generate, analyze and control operational and financial metrics, driving corrective actions and improvements based on data;
• Support the management and evolution of the area's KPIs, including KPI development, analysis and reporting to stakeholders;
• Participate in structured problem-solving activities, driving continuous improvement and a culture of operational excellence;
• Train the team in operational activities and process management, disseminating best practices and strengthening a high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Advanced/Fluent English (will be assessed during the selection process);
• Solid experience with Foreign Trade routines and operations;
• Good knowledge of Accounting and Taxation in Import processes, focused on projects involving pricing of imported products;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, conditionals, charts and pivot tables) for data analysis and reporting;
• Previous experience as a consultant, coordinator or specialist in Foreign Trade;
• Degree in Foreign Trade, International Relations, Business Administration or related fields;
• Dynamic, independent, self-motivated, proactive, assertive and resilient personality;
• Experience with operations via Trading Company (Account-and-Order and/or commission/consignment arrangements);
• Experience with projects under special customs regimes;
• Knowledge of SAP ERP, modules MM and FI;
• Advanced Spanish.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Choose the ideal benefits for you and your dependents through a digital platform offering multiple categories including gym, meal and food vouchers (VR/VA), pharmacy allowance, health, dental and life insurance;
• Company mobile phone — a brand-new smartphone for you;
• Unlimited voice and data plan on Vivo's 5G network;
• Exclusive Vivo offers with special discounts on landline, broadband, TV and apps;
• Eligibility for an annual bonus or PPR (profit-sharing program);
• Plan for your future through a private pension plan;
• If you have children, receive a subsidy to help with school, daycare or nanny expenses;
• Work in an environment that respects your personality, dress style and individuality, where you can be authentic. #VemdeVocê
• Work remotely up to twice a week. #Mobility
• Flexible working hours;
• Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday;
• Participate in one of the largest corporate volunteering programs to help change the world;
• Benefit from our Educational Development Program, which offers partnerships with academic institutions at discounted rates, certifications and online courses;
• Develop your career through our Internal Recruitment Program, in Brazil or abroad — we are present in over 17 countries! #VivoMinhaCarreira
• Access a range of initiatives to improve your physical, emotional and social well-being! We offer the #VivoBemEstar program with access to nutritionists, psychologists, social workers, telemedicine and more.