Sr. International Trade Analyst

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: -

1. Backlog Ownership and Order Management: Manage an assigned portfolio of purchase orders from creation through production confirmation ensuring accurate visibility of manufacturing timelines and alignment with regional demand requirements.

2. Production Follow-up and Factory Coordination: Maintain daily communication with global Vertiv factories and contract manufacturers to monitor production status validate committed dates and ensure timely acknowledgment of all open orders.

3. Manage International Shipments: Coordinate all import and export activities including ocean air and ground shipments ensuring timely delivery and compliance with Vertivs global policies and regional trade regulations.
4. Trade Compliance and Documentation: Prepare review and validate all shipping documentation (BLs AWBs invoices packing lists certificates customs filings) to ensure adherence to local and international trade laws.
5. Freight Forwarder and Supplier Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for global suppliers and freight forwarders including booking shipments confirming schedules and resolving operational issues or delays.
6. Cost Control and Reporting: Monitor freight costs customs duties and taxes; ensure accurate invoicing and provide analytical reporting to support supply chain optimization and budget adherence.
7. Escalation Management: Act as a key escalation point for trade-related issues within the region collaborating with internal stakeholders (procurement operations logistics) to resolve exceptions mitigate risks and maintain operational continuity.
8. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance trade and logistics processes implement best practices and contribute to the development of standardized procedures and SOPs.
9. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with regional business units procurement warehouse teams and commercial operations to ensure alignment of international trade activities with overall business objectives.
10. Shipment Tracking and System Updates: Maintain accurate and up-to-date shipment information in the Vertiv Web platform including estimated and actual departure dates arrival dates customs clearance HS codes and other relevant shipment details or comments. Ensure full visibility for all internal departments and stakeholders including business units and support teams guaranteeing timely accurate and precise updates to enable effective planning and decision-making.

11. KPI Reporting and Performance Monitoring: Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly KPIs related to supplier performance freight operations and trade execution. Ensure metrics are accurate actionable and communicated to relevant internal stakeholders to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications: -

Required/ Minimum Qualifications: -

• Bachelors degree in international business Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of trade compliance regulations Incoterms HS codes and customs procedures across Latin America.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications: -

• 5 years of experience in international trade import/export operations or global logistics including execution of door-to-door processes and multimodal transport.
• Proven knowledge and correct application of Incoterms understanding risks and responsibilities for each case.
• Hands-on experience coordinating shipments via ocean air and ground freight.
• Familiarity with customs compliance international trade regulations and documentation (BL AWB invoices packing lists certificates).
• Experience with cost control including monitoring freight costs customs duties taxes and validating invoices and shipment-related documents.
• Experience working with freight forwarders suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage trade operations.