Import/Export Customs Supervisor - São Caetano do Sul/SP

General Motors South America; São Caetano do Sul; Hybrid; BRL 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors South America seeks a Customs Supervisor to lead import/export customs operations in Brazil, ensuring compliance and efficient clearance.

The role is hybrid with on-site presence at São Caetano do Sul three times per week (Tue-Thu). You will partner with internal teams, government authorities, and providers to optimize trade processes and support GM's growth.

Qualifications

• Complete Degree in Foreign Trade, Logistics, Administration, Law or related field.
• Solid experience in a relevant industry.
• Advanced or Fluent in English.
• Experience with SAP or OneSource.
• Demonstrable strong performance and high productivity.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal clients, customs authorities, and stakeholders.
• Monitor import/export flows and coordinate broker activities.
• Develop processes to optimize customs clearance efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs and propose efficiency improvements.
• Understand import/export systems and regimes (Recof, Drawback, EX Tarifário, Used Materials, DUIMP).
• Stay updated on customs regulations and collaborate with associations.

Skills

Advanced English

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, Logistics, Administration, Law

Master's degree in Foreign Trade or Administration

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

Job Description

Job Description
Hybrid: Work physically at General Motors 3 times per week (TUE-THU)
The Role:
As Customs Supervisor, you will lead GM’s import and export customs operations in Brazil, ensuring compliance, efficient customs clearance, and optimization of special customs regimes and trade agreements.
You will partner with business leaders, internal teams, government authorities, and external providers to drive seamless trade operations and support business growth.

What you will do (responsabilities):

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal clients, customs authorities, and other foreign trade stakeholders: Build a strong network to ensure alignment and collaboration in all foreign trade processes.
• Monitor and coordinate activities related to import and export flows: Ensure all import and export operations meet deadlines and comply with legal and regulatory standards, coordinating the Customs Broker activities and deliveries.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to optimize customs clearance efficiency: Strive for effective customs operations aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations: Regularly assess KPIs in foreign trade operations, identifying improvement opportunities and proposing solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Possess knowledge in import and export operational systems: Familiarity with routines and special regimes, including Recof, Drawback, EX Tarifário, Used Materials, DUIMP.
• Stay updated and ensure compliance with customs regulations: Monitor updates, analyze impacts, and participate in forums, collaborating in advocacy for new processes and regulatory changes in collaboration with entities and associations.

Location: São Caetano do Sul/SP

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications):

• Complete Degree in Foreign Trade, Logistics, Administration, Law and related field
• Solid experience in a relevant industry
• Advanced or Fluent in English
• The ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload within statutory and internal deadlines
• Well-developed computer and Customs skills. i.e., Experience with finance enterprise systems and tax provision / compliance systems (e.g., SAP, OneSource)
• Demonstratable strong performance and high productivity
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal, team and partnering skills

What may give you a competitive advantage (preferred qualifications):

• Master's degree in Foreign Trade or Administration; other advanced degree or training
• Demonstrated effective, analytical and problem-solving skills

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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