International Trade Specialist jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global importer, distributor, and manufacturer of frozen fruits, vegetables, and value-added meals. Over the past four decades, we have built a culture that is authentic, purpose driven, personal, and dynamic. Every employee has the opportunity to make a positive impact no matter their role. Our 75 employees (and growing) are some of the most passionate, talented, self-driven, empowered, and diverse people in the industry.

SFI is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to join our Supply Management and Trade Compliance Team in our Watsonville headquarters. This position is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the import/export process, which includes securing appropriate documentation and working directly with customs brokers, suppliers, and ocean shipping lines to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in order to avoid supply chain disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, audit, and file shipping documentation including notices of shipment (10 2), invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
• Monitor internal and external delays and inaccuracies and update tracking spreadsheet.
• Forward clearance documentation to customs brokers for U.S. shipments and follow up to confirm Importer Security Filings (ISFs).
• Audit, allocate, and file Form 7501 (U.S. Entry Summary) packets.
• Monitor shipments on FDA hold until released.
• Flag discrepancies on trade-related documentation and follow-up for corrections.
• Manage import and clearance of product samples sent via air and arrange delivery to final destination.
• Enter ship date, invoice number, and other shipping data into ERP system.
• Provide summary of incorrect and late documentation o Supply department for incorporation into quarterly Supplier Performance Evaluations.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma and 2 years related experience; previous trade compliance experience or work in related industry such as international procurement or logistics a plus
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish a plus
• Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus

• Well organized, thorough, and accurate self-starter with the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and changing deadlines

• Desire to work closely within established procedures and regulations while simultaneously looking to improve internal processes and create efficiencies
• Good judgement and the ability to make independent decisions based on available data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong team spirit and the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities; good sense of humor a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

The target hiring range for this position is: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation is based on a variety of relevant factors, including prior work experience, skills, professional qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually
• Community outreach opportunities and 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career development opportunities, employee referral bonus, and frozen food reimbursement

About Us:

Superior Foods is based in Watsonville, in the heart of the fertile central California coast. We are a global supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and frozen meals for the retail, industrial, club, and foodservice markets. Our supply base spans more than 25 countries and gives us the advantage of staggered growing seasons, geographical diversification, and access to reliable supply.

Our core values center around trust, transparency, and credibility, which have been instrumental to our success. Our company's purpose is to use business as a force for good and to significantly and sustainable improve the lives and well-being of the people within our communities. We are leaders in social responsibility, and we are dedicated to the reciprocal success of everyone we touch.

If you are a talented Accounts Payable Specialist and embrace SFI's core values of trust, reliability, integrity, food safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at www.SuperiorFoods.com to apply.

Key Words: Trade Compliance * Customs * Imports * Supply Chain * Logistics * International * Food Industry * Frozen Foods