Trade Compliance Analyst III

Caterpillar Brazil; Piracicaba; Presencial; BRL 110 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical plan

Dental plan

Medicines reimbursement

Private pension plan

Transport assistance

Life and personal insurance

Resumo da oferta

Caterpillar Brazil is seeking a specialist to drive customs compliance and governance across import operations. You will oversee regulatory changes, perform risk assessments, and support continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with brokers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment and operational excellence in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Advanced English proficiency and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with data-driven executive presentations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the focal point for customs compliance and governance within the import operation.
• Serve as SME on customs compliance, import regulations and governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adapt processes to ensure compliance.
• Analyze declarations, lead times, costs, and KPIs to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report operational and compliance KPIs.
• Oversee performance of brokers and logistics providers against standards.
• Develop and govern SOPs, work instructions, and governance frameworks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote compliance awareness.

Conhecimentos

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Risk Management

Priority Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Negotiation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

IT IS YOUR TIME! Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

Job summary:

Responsible for driving customs compliance, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across import operations. This role ensures adherence to customs regulations and internal policies through process oversight, audits, performance monitoring, and implementation of effective controls, while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and business objectives.

What you will do:

• Act as the focal point for customs compliance and governance within the import operation, ensuring adherence to customs regulations, internal policies, and corporate requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on customs compliance, import regulations, and governance matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on import operations, supporting the implementation of necessary process adjustments and compliance requirements.
• Analyze customs declarations, clearance activities, lead times, costs, and compliance indicators to identify root causes, recurring issues, operational risks, and optimization opportunities, recommending corrective and preventive actions to minimize business, financial, and compliance exposure.
• Develop and monitor operational and compliance KPIs, analyze performance trends, and prepare reports and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Monitor the performance and execution quality of customs brokers, logistics providers, and other service partners, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and govern Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process controls, and governance frameworks to ensure operational consistency and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training programs, promote compliance awareness, and maintain process documentation and knowledge repositories to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What you will have:

• Standard Operating Procedures & Continuous Improvement: Ability to design, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations. Focused on increasing operational efficiency, standardization, compliance, and process effectiveness while supporting business objectives.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes, evaluate complex situations, anticipate risks, develop alternative solutions, and resolve organizational, operational, and process-related challenges, including high-risk scenarios.
• Decision Making & Risk Management: Ability to evaluate risks, analyze available information, assess potential outcomes, and make timely, well-founded decisions in dynamic and complex environments. Capable of balancing operational, compliance, financial, and business requirements while minimizing risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Priority Management & Sense of Urgency: Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands simultaneously, demonstrating proactivity, agility, and strong results orientation. Capable of making sound decisions, adapting quickly to changing business needs, and delivering high-quality outcomes within established timelines while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Performance Management: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes for gathering, analyzing, and reporting data. Ability to transform information into meaningful insights, monitor performance indicators, identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management, Communication & Negotiation: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for processes, results, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels, build collaborative relationships, manage expectations, influence decisions, and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes while supporting business objectives and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Pre-Advanced English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience developing data-driven executive presentations for leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Top Candidates will have:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis, dashboard development, and executive-level presentations.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar business intelligence tools, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights and support performance management initiatives.
• Previous experience in customs compliance, import/export operations, trade compliance, customs brokerage management, or international logistics.
• Experience with customs audits, compliance programs, governance frameworks, risk assessment, and regulatory interpretation.
• Advanced English.

Benefits:

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Medicines reimbursement
• Wellhub
• Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
• Private pension plan
• Profit share
• Christmas basket
• Transportation
• Life and personal insurance
• Extended maternity and paternity leave
• Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport)

Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location.

Recruitment & Selection area emphasizes that it does not use personal emails and/or emails from other domains (@gmail, @hotmail, etc.) to contact candidates. Available vacancies are only advertised through the company's official channels ( www.caterpillar.com/careers.html; https://www.linkedin.com/company/caterpillar-inc), and official Caterpillar emails are mandatory followed by the domain @cat.com. Also, the company does not request any type of payment (bank transfer, pix, etc.) for the purposes of the selection process.

This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: setembro 30, 2026 - outubro 11, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.