International Inventory Control Specialist - Lake Oswego, United States - Bridgewell Agribusiness

Description

Job Description

** In-Office Position **

Basic Position Function

Assess and manage imported inventory in-and outflow to ensure optimal stock levels within North America. Must be knowledgeable about import customs compliance and food safety.

Primary functions and Responsibilities

Essential Duties

1. Assess and manage inventory levels for key account.

2. Issue replenishment purchase orders.

3. Coordinate and oversee timely execution from International factories.

Job Duties

Assess and analyze JIT inventory flow at all warehouse locations

Monitor and ensure international shipment execution and movement

Coordinate overseas factories production and shipment execution

Issue purchase orders to international factories

Coordinate overseas 3rd party inspections

Support and work with internal departments to ensure timely import documentation receipt and review

When necessary, work with ocean carriers and vessel operations team to resolve issues

Monitor and, when necessary, troubleshoot inbound container release

Other

Comply with all company policies and procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations

Create a productive healthy work environment, reinforces, and lives our core values.

Support world class safety as a #1 priority. Be up to date on current Safety policies and procedures. Use your Safety Committee Team member or Human Resources to report any near misses, accidents, or illnesses promptly, or for advice in rectifying a potentially unsafe condition or practice.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervisory

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred. Min. 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, vendors, and the general public. Ability to write effective communication in various mediums using original or innovative techniques or style.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,

interest, commissions, exchange rates, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and

geometry.

Computer Skills

Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including

database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing,

presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Working Conditions:

May require work hours in excess of 8 hours per day or 5 days per week. Must be willing to work in the evening, early morning, and weekend if/when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENTS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.