Import Operations Administrator

iTi Tropicals, the leading supplier of tropical and exotic fruit juice concentrates and purees in North America, seeks an experienced, detail-oriented person to work with a well-established team of professionals to facilitate the import of cargo in a timely and accurate manner.

The right candidate will have a well-rounded import / export background and 4-6 years of international supply chain experience.

The Import Operations Administrator is responsible for all functions related to the importation of product from overseas in a timely and professional manner.

The individual in this role will report to the Director of Trade Services. They will support the negotiation of ocean freight contracts, and interact with freight forwarders, inbound OTR carriers, third party warehouses and other logistics service providers, as necessary.

The ability to effectively problem solve, reason logically and make sound decisions is a must.

We are looking for a team player with a friendly, positive, professional demeanor, excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task while paying strict attention to detail.

The right candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products and be able to manage a large volume of email traffic.

This is a full time, in-office position located at iTi headquarters in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Responsibilities :

• Coordination of import and export containers from and to various ports throughout the world including the strict and thorough tracking of each load from ISF filing to return of empty containers
• Sourcing of container drayage providers including rate negotiation, temperature-controlled environment (as required) and determination of the most effective route
• Timely follow-up on shipment releases to ensure that all loads are on schedule
• Working with various personnel at public warehouses including temperature-controlled environments
• Interaction with various ocean freight companies and freight forwarders
• Various administrative tasks such as invoice approval, timely ocean freight payments, and order releases

Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• 4-6 years of international supply chain experience
• Experience with ocean freight negotiation and procurement required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, a plus

iTi Tropicals, located in Lawrenceville NJ, offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K with company match.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 8 : 30 to 5 : 30.