The Senior International Trade Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing international trade operations across Latin America, ensuring efficient shipment planning, cost control, operational governance, and service excellence. This role supports import activities across multiple countries, drives logistics optimization initiatives, develops performance analytics, and promotes continuous improvement across regional Foreign Trade processes.

Key Responsibilities Foreign Trade Operations

- Support and ensure continuity of import operations across Latin America.

- Coordinate activities with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, factories, and internal stakeholders.

- Monitor international shipments from origin through final delivery.

- Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to mitigate operational impacts.

- Provide operational support during periods of increased demand, vacations, or temporary absences within the regional team.

Logistics Planning & Cost Management

- Define the most effective transportation strategy considering cost, lead time, service requirements, and business priorities.

- Analyze shipment volumes, cargo characteristics, and sourcing locations to optimize logistics solutions.

- Identify opportunities for cargo consolidation and logistics efficiency.

- Manage and validate logistics costs, invoices, and service provider charges.

- Drive cost reduction, recovery, and process optimization initiatives.

Operational Excellence

- Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures and process governance.

- Lead continuous improvement,



automation, and standardization initiatives across LATAM operations.

- Participate in audits, corrective action plans, and operational review processes.

- Act as a subject matter expert, supporting knowledge sharing and best practices across the team.

Data Analytics & Reporting

- Develop and maintain operational and financial performance indicators.

- Support Power BI dashboard development and reporting enhancements.

- Analyze trends, identify root causes, and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes.

- Ensure data quality and consistency across systems and reports.

Qualifications Required

- Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Foreign Trade, International Logistics, Import Operations, or similar areas.

- Solid knowledge of ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, customs processes, and logistics cost management.

- Experience managing service providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international suppliers.

- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI knowledge.

- Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred

- Spanish and English proficiency.

- Experience with Smartsheet or similar process management tools.

- Knowledge of automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Previous experience supporting multi-country operations within Latin America.

Travel Requirements

- Travel up to 10% based on business needs.

📌 Senior International Trade Analyst (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Ciudad de México