Anchor Ingredients Company
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Imports Manager
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Anchor Ingredients Company
Anchor Ingredients Company provided pay range This range is provided by Anchor Ingredients Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Purpose Of Position This position is responsible for supporting all functions of the imports department including processing orders, coordinating logistics, facilitating shipments of goods into the United States for Anchor Ingredients Imports division, and maintaining import records & documentation.
Responsibilities
Coordinate import orders provided by the sales team.
Manage and build relationships with 3rd party freight providers in connection with managing the logistics associated with processing orders.
Organize transportation for incoming orders.
Manage shipment progress to mitigate demurrage charges.
Trace shipments and missing documentation to ensure quality and consistency of move.
Maintain system information to ensure companywide visibility.
Respond to supplier and customs brokerage requests.
Interact daily with existing and potential vendors, agents, as well as internal team members.
Maintain up-to-date freight rates.
Maintain foreign supplier records.
Approve new international suppliers.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to applicable FSMA regulations.
Interact with Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and various other business departments as needed.
Interface with Accounting, Sales, and IT to drive continuous improvement of process.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a business related field.
Two+ years of customer service experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work with a team yet make independent decisions and meet deadlines without constant supervision.
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Basic to strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs Regulations and other government agency requirements a plus.
Logistics experience a plus.
About The Company Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer‑centric, innovative and transparent farm‑to‑food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm‑level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world‑class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.
Disclaimer This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor Ingredients is an at‑will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food & Beverages
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Imports Manager
role at
Anchor Ingredients Company
Anchor Ingredients Company provided pay range This range is provided by Anchor Ingredients Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Purpose Of Position This position is responsible for supporting all functions of the imports department including processing orders, coordinating logistics, facilitating shipments of goods into the United States for Anchor Ingredients Imports division, and maintaining import records & documentation.
Responsibilities
Coordinate import orders provided by the sales team.
Manage and build relationships with 3rd party freight providers in connection with managing the logistics associated with processing orders.
Organize transportation for incoming orders.
Manage shipment progress to mitigate demurrage charges.
Trace shipments and missing documentation to ensure quality and consistency of move.
Maintain system information to ensure companywide visibility.
Respond to supplier and customs brokerage requests.
Interact daily with existing and potential vendors, agents, as well as internal team members.
Maintain up-to-date freight rates.
Maintain foreign supplier records.
Approve new international suppliers.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to applicable FSMA regulations.
Interact with Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and various other business departments as needed.
Interface with Accounting, Sales, and IT to drive continuous improvement of process.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a business related field.
Two+ years of customer service experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work with a team yet make independent decisions and meet deadlines without constant supervision.
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Basic to strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs Regulations and other government agency requirements a plus.
Logistics experience a plus.
About The Company Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer‑centric, innovative and transparent farm‑to‑food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm‑level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world‑class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.
Disclaimer This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor Ingredients is an at‑will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food & Beverages
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anchor Ingredients Company by 2x
Get notified about new Import Manager jobs in
Fargo, ND .
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