Trading Assistant - Englewood Cliffs, United States - Sunrise Commodities, Inc.

Description

Company:

Sunrise Commodities stands at the forefront as a premier importer specializing in nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and snack products. Established in 1995, our company has cultivated a diverse product range, encompassing both organic and specialty items. We prioritize quality assurance by forging direct partnerships with farms and factories, thereby ensuring the excellence of our products.

Serving a global clientele, Sunrise Commodities supplies major manufacturers as well as smaller operations across the United States, Canada, and various international markets.

Location:

Corporate Headquarters, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey about 1 mile from the George Washington Bridge with easy reverse commute from NYC).


Purpose:


Essential Job Functions:

• Input purchase and sales contracts into the company's trading system.
• Monitor commodity positions to ensure optimal inventory management.
• Generate shipment instructions for suppliers to efficiently maintain inventory and fulfill customer orders.
• Identify new product opportunities for the customer base and develop sourcing strategies.
• Follow up on potential customer leads to cultivate future business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Quality Control (QC) to qualify suppliers and establish new sourcing relationships.
• Stay current of the overall market and competitive landscape to strategically enhance company operations.
• Assist traders in coordinating the sending and receiving of product samples as needed.
• Manage various documentation requirements for supplier and customer approvals.
• Address discrepancies such as damages, shortages, labeling errors, and quality issues with suppliers.
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis for purchased products and submit them for Quality Assurance (QA) approval.

Job Requirements (KSAOs):

• Proficiency in problemsolving, data collection, and decisionmaking.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Eagerness to tackle challenges and assume increased responsibilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel; familiarity with Navision/Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be able to sit and work from a computer in a remote or office setting for an extended period.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to commute and work onsite a minimum of one day per week.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan including a Company match and annual Company profit share contribution
• Discretionary Profit Share contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Life/ADD insurance
• AFLAC ancillary insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• 8hour workday May be required to work evenings and weekends for tradeshows (comp time provided for weekend work)
• Monday to Friday 8:30 am 5:30pm

Supplemental pay types:

• Discretionary bonus based on performance

Please note:
This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (4 days home/1 day in the office). Currently, employees are required to work in the office on Wednesdays.

Moving forward, a time may come where employees will be asked to work from the office more, but a hybrid office/remote work schedule is expected to remain.

Pay:
$50, $60,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632