Imports Associate; Supply Chain | Logistics

WHO IS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FOODS

We are a team of passionate achievers that pride ourselves in solving critical needs and providing tremendous value to our customer base. Our mission statement is to “Perpetually create an unsurpassed value in the ingredient distribution business.” Headquartered in West Michigan, we leverage our deep relationships with food ingredient producers around the world to provide the highest quality materials to food and beverage manufacturers in pursuit of our vision to create a global company that shapes the future of human nutrition and food accessibility.

As an Import Associate, you will help manage the movement of incoming and outgoing shipments via air, rail, ship, and truck. Arrange ocean freight shipments, track incoming material, collaborate with customs brokers, and communicate to internal personnel and external customers shipment progress. This role organizes import purchase order documentation and facilitates communication with FDA and other regulatory bodies.

• Track Containers and ETAs of globally imported goods and manage porting details and scheduling truck pickups.
• Gather and provide required documents for FDA guidelines.
• Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
• Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
• Research Trucking Carriers to locate cost-efficient, timely and quality transportation options.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with carriers, vendors, custom brokers, sales representatives, customer service and purchasing.
• Reviewing contract details and assisting with price matching and recordkeeping of updated contracts.
• Calculate shipping costs, record information into databases or software programs, verify shipping documentation and maintaining operational records.
• Administering and developing market trend reports as needed.
• Assist with Sample Program including marketing material creation, shipping, batch numbers, feedback collection and inventory.
• Other duties as required by the business.

• 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar.) or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills and previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Outlook, Access), Adobe, and Website Search Engines. Experience in ERP, CRM, UPS/Fed Ex Shipping and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation, food distribution and supply chain industry is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills are required. Must be detail oriented.

• Health | Dental | Vision Insurance (PPO & HSA Options)
• Paid Holidays +Your birthday!
• PTO (Available after only 60 days! Grows with Tenure)
• 401K w/ 4%
  Match (Roth & Traditional Options)
• Profit Sharing

Food is a powerful medium. It’s daily, it’s family, it’s cultural, it’s passionate, it’s ever evolving, it’s our connection to earth, and it’s a connection to spirit and a higher power. In the presence of food we have birthdays, first dates, weddings, family discussions, celebrations, we conduct business lunches, and we go out to share beverages with friends. There is not a more impactful and connected industry than this.

Our one-of-a-kind facility is located in Ada, Michigan on the banks of the Grand River. We sit right off Fulton Street East in a beautifully restored barn, with a recent silo addition for additional office space. Our unique facility strips away the “institutional” feel to provide a comfortable and distinctive office space.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Does the posted salary range align with your compensation expectations?

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ada, MI 49301 (Required)

Work Location:

In person