Freights and Brokers Analyst (fixed-term project-based)

This position is offered under a fixed‑term, project‑based contract, with a minimum guaranteed duration of six months.

 

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with more than 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we operate as a HUB providing services to all BASF companies across the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, procurement, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communications, legal affairs, environment, safety, health, and quality.

 

Area:

Purchase to Pay Services Americas (P2P) is part of the Supplier and Reporting (GBR) cluster and includes Procurement and Accounts Payable E2E Services for the entire Americas region. In P2P, we are responsible for acquiring goods and services up to the payment stage. Our area processes plant demands and ensures invoices are paid when appropriate so that there are no delays in the production process. Everything required for a chemical plant to operate is purchased by P2P: chemical products, reagents, gloves, food, etc.

 

Main Objective of the Position:

The freight and brokers analyst manages the daily finance operations within the Freight Cost Management team. He/she is responsible for the correct and timely invoice processing according to global KPIs. The freight and brokers analyst works very closely with the account management analyst, ensuring the success of the cluster targets.  

 

Main Tasks:

• • Assures daily business in terms of invoice entry and processing
  • Understands the stakeholder’s specifications and needs and acts as single point for the designated brokers or carriers.
  • Anticipate, identify and evaluate possible risks that may affect the owned process and results to propose mitigation strategies to achieve the established objectives.
  • Periodically report on the progress and status of the brokers and freights daily business and escalate to management as needed.
  • Conduct training and participate in internal initiatives or projects as needed.
  • Seeks for automation opportunities and continuous improvement.

 

   Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position:

• Education: University Degree or advanced student in Administration, Finance, Foreign Trade, or similar. 
  Working Experience: 2 or + years of previous experience in similar positions. 

• Languages: English (advanced), Portuguese (valued).

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SAP and MS Office (Advanced Excel).

• Soft Skills: Strong customer focus and communication skills.

 

What we offer:

 

Living BASF means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and on their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

 

By joining our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible work model
• Access to a learning ecosystem with on‑demand resources and tools
• Private medical insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance
• Additional flexible leave days, in addition to your statutory vacation days
• A day off on your birthday
• A day off for moving
• Annual bonus (subject to meeting the requirements established by internal policies)
• Well‑being benefits, such as on‑site nutrition services and massages

 

BASF considers Law No. 19.691 and Decree No. 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Any qualified candidate who meets the requirements outlined in the job description will be considered in this hiring process without distinction of any kind.

In addition, BASF is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically embrace our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, marital or social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or group not related to the candidate’s suitability and qualifications for the position. Our management is committed to upholding this policy in hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, dismissal, termination, recruitment, compensation and other forms of remuneration, training, and general treatment throughout employment.