Import Sourcing Specialist

Imperial Dade

Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$70,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Billing, Business Growth, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Data Formats, Documentation, Grocery Stores, Healthcare, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Mandarin Chinese Language, Market Segmentation, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Sports, Supply Chain, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.Imperial Dade has an Import Sourcing Specialist role available on-site in Jersey City, NJ. Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you're eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.Salary: $ 65,000 to $70,000 per yearMonday through Friday: 8am to 5pmYou will:* Collaborate with suppliers, negotiate delivery dates, and address any inquiries or issues related to product sourcing and importation.* Create, track, and manage purchase orders from initial placement to final delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.* Review all import documentation, including purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork, to ensure compliance with regulations.* Coordinate with Global Trade Compliance on all HTS classifications on import items.* Clearly communicate and coordinate with freight carriers, purchasing teams, and warehouse operations to track purchase orders to the final destination.* Audit freight bills to ensure proper charges per negotiated contracts.* Provide accounts payable with accurate documents for overseas payment to suppliers.* Maintain all spec sheets for imported items.* Address and resolve any issues related to shipment delays, quality concerns, or discrepanciesYou have:* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred* 3+ years of experience in import sourcing, sourcing, or procurement* Ability to use logic and innovative methods to solve problems and identify effective solutions.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - including lookups, data sourcing, formatting, pivot tables* Mandarin Chinese speaking experience is a big plus

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