Imports and Logistics Coordinator -- Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Imports and Logistics Coordinator performs complex administrative activities to ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of product and raw material from overseas suppliers.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Create and issue purchase orders to acquire raw material.
• Request and verify all shipping / quality documents sent by the suppliers.
• Create and update vessel and container records in X3 based on actual shipping date and actual arrival date of product.
• Process invoices for raw material and related costs for raw materials, e.g. customs broker invoice, trucking invoice, commission invoices, arrival notice invoices.
• Coordinate container delivery schedule with warehouse staff and third-party agency for container unloading.
• Coordinate closely with freight forwarders, trucking companies and ocean carriers to ensure product is delivered by last free day posted at the terminal.
• Create receipts for overseas and domestic raw material.
• Monitor inventory level for all locations.
• Coordinate container deliveries to Subcontract / treatment facility.
• Track and report container movements and domestic shipments.
• Maintains current knowledge of external factors that could affect availability of goods and pricing such as : import regulations, taxes, tariffs, and political and economic situations in the countries of origin
• Attends daily production meeting and other meetings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities :

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software, particularly Excel required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience :

• Bachelors Degree in Business / Supply Chain Management preferred
• 4 years of experience working in the food importing industry required
• Experience working with ocean carriers and tracking container movement
• Experience working with SAGE ERP software preferred

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion
• Must occasionally walk through the warehouse to visually inspect product

Company Description

Mincing Spice Company is a leading spice manufacturer and processor. We import high quality spices, seeds, and herbs and clean and grind them in our warehouse facility in Dayton, NJ.

Company Description

Mincing Spice Company is a leading spice manufacturer and processor. We import high quality spices, seeds, and herbs and clean and grind them in our warehouse facility in Dayton, NJ.