Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
International Logistics Management (40%)
- Lead international logistics activities related to the sourcing of cocoa beans and cocoa products.
- Manage shipping instructions, vessel bookings, customs clearance, inland transportation, and final delivery within North America.
- Obtain and evaluate freight rates, transportation terms, and schedules from ocean carriers and freight forwarders to select the most effective logistics solution.
- Monitor shipment status and resolve logistics issues or delays in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate marine cargo insurance activities and related communications with internal and external parties.
- Manage tariff payments, refunds, and supporting records, and lead follow-up activities on outstanding recoveries.
- Partner with Itochu International Inc. (III) to support the efficient importation of materials into North America.
- Communicate delivery schedules and shipment updates to relevant stakeholders to support supply continuity.
Contract Execution and Open Contract Management (25%)
- Monitor the execution status of purchase contracts, including contract quantities, shipment schedules, and delivery deadlines.
- Maintain and manage open contracts, identifying delays, execution gaps, and supply risks.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve execution issues and delayed shipments.
- Support open contract reviews, ensuring execution status and required actions are clearly identified.
- Escalate significant risks that may impact raw material availability or manufacturing operations.
Pre-Shipment and Quality Coordination (15%)
- Manage pre-shipment sampling, inspection, testing, and quality approval processes.
- Coordinate activities among suppliers, Quality Assurance, inspection agencies, and manufacturing facilities.
- Identify quality-related risks or approval delays and drive timely resolution.
Exchange Delivery Operations (10%)
- Manage tender and stop activities related to cocoa bean deliveries through ICE Futures U.S.
- Coordinate cocoa bean sampling, inspection, grading, and delivery processes.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders including III, warehouse operators, inspection agencies to ensure accurate and timely execution of exchange delivery obligations.
- Maintain records and coordinate payment, receipt, invoicing, and reconciliation activities related to exchange transact
Continuous Improvement and Internal Controls (10%)
- Analyze contract execution, logistics performance, and logistics costs to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive the standardization and optimization of procedures, reporting tools, and operational processes.
- Maintain and manage contracts, shipping documentation, tariff-related records, and other critical business documents.
- Support internal control requirements and maintain documentation necessary for audits and compliance reviews.
- Promote process documentation, knowledge sharing, and business continuity practices.
Physical Requirements:
- General office environment with majority of time using computer; prolonged periods of sitting
- Travel required, approximately 5-20%
Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and code of conduct
- Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office
Performance Expectations:
- Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
- Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
- Instill a culture of leadership and engagement of team to achieve performance expectations
Skills and Work Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in international trade, supply chain, logistics operations, contract execution, or related fields.
- Experience working with suppliers, ocean carriers, and freight forwarders.
- Strong coordination, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and other ERP systems.
- Excellent communication skills in a global business environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in agricultural commodities, food ingredients, or related industries.
- Knowledge of cocoa bean and cocoa product logistics and delivery operations.
- Familiarity with exchange delivery processes and physical commodity settlements.
- Experience with marine cargo insurance and tariff administration.
- Experience driving process improvement and operational standardization.
Education:
Career Progression:
- Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
- Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
- Career progression would align to other corporate leadership roles within Blommer
Pay Range: $80-100K
Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.
- Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
- 401(K)
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.