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
Today
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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