F.A.F. Inc.
Job Summary
F.A.F. Inc. is a leading fashion jewelry and accessory program provider for retail partners, with a focus on exceeding expectations for 50 years. The company combines innovative design and merchandising expertise with excellent customer service and decades of execution experience. Known for collaboration, transparency, and ethical conduct, F.A.F. Inc. is the preferred supplier for world‑renowned retailers.
Position Overview The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for importing merchandises from overseas, working with related parties in expediting the orders and communicating with overseas office and suppliers. Working in conjunction with Merchandising team, Product Development team, Sales team and Operation team to ensure orders process in a timely and efficient manner. This individual will also work with our overseas order coordination team to manage all orders placed to the suppliers, and assist with logistics /in‑bound shipments, and partner with freight forwarders.
Duties & Responsibilities Importing Process
Working with freight forwarder/customs broker for importing shipment
Verify the import duty rate and file/document in the system
Supply the shipping documents including PL, CI and all other certificates.
Daily IT spreadsheet update and AX system update with freight forwarder and FAF operation team.
Reconcile freight invoices and monitor the freight analysis.
Update the ocean and air freight spreadsheets from the service provider
Annually update Fish and Wildlife certificate
Order Coordination
Kick‑off meeting for all new programs with providing the checklist and follow the timeline set up in the checklist
Communicating with FAF overseas team and vendors for all new orders
Request program samples
Set up the packaging in the system
Program set up (including packaging, duty rate, freight & labor)
Monthly order coordination meeting with overseas team
Review the open orders and sample tracker weekly
Log‑in the customer request samples and pass to the related parties (Merchandising and Sales)
Review status of any open projects
Review incoming shipments log
Create non‑conformance/RPO for any styles that are rejected at FAF
Run P&L reports
Work with graphics/sales on all new packaging/displays
Work with vendors to approve new cards/displays
Set up/negotiate pricing on packaging/displays/signs for above customers
Check in and inspect/work with merchandising on PP/TOP samples
Work with vendors on all rejections/changes on PP/TOP samples
Work with sales/planning on any shipment delays
Send sustainability reports to internal staff
Coordinate shipping plan with team
Check daily IT report to make sure shipments aren’t late – report to sales/planning if needed
Add actual freight/cost‑per‑piece pricing to all programs and link to P&L
Managing overseas team support the order execution
Review all new IT’s to make sure all is correct (size, cartons, destination, packing slip, etc.), change status of program if shipped complete
Coordinate domestic styles (ring snuggie, lobe wonder) with vendor
Inspect all overseas shipments that arrive onsite
Review/approve all freight invoices and make sure rates are correct
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
At least 2 years of experience in Import/supply chain processing
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborating with co‑workers.
Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team
Ability to give direction and follow up on expected results
excellent oral and written communication skills
numeracy and understanding of stock management
Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage flow of stock and work
Analytical ability
Accuracy and attention to detail
Initiative and decisiveness
Technical and IT skills particularly when it comes to database management
Problem solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A flexible approach to work and adjust based on capacity needs
Job Type Full‑time
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000 Annually
Benefits
Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k)
401(k) matching/Profit Sharing
Employee assistance program
Company Paid Life insurance & Long Term Disability
Paid time off
Schedule
8 hour shift: Mon‑Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Location In person
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Position Overview The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for importing merchandises from overseas, working with related parties in expediting the orders and communicating with overseas office and suppliers. Working in conjunction with Merchandising team, Product Development team, Sales team and Operation team to ensure orders process in a timely and efficient manner. This individual will also work with our overseas order coordination team to manage all orders placed to the suppliers, and assist with logistics /in‑bound shipments, and partner with freight forwarders.
Duties & Responsibilities Importing Process
Working with freight forwarder/customs broker for importing shipment
Verify the import duty rate and file/document in the system
Supply the shipping documents including PL, CI and all other certificates.
Daily IT spreadsheet update and AX system update with freight forwarder and FAF operation team.
Reconcile freight invoices and monitor the freight analysis.
Update the ocean and air freight spreadsheets from the service provider
Annually update Fish and Wildlife certificate
Order Coordination
Kick‑off meeting for all new programs with providing the checklist and follow the timeline set up in the checklist
Communicating with FAF overseas team and vendors for all new orders
Request program samples
Set up the packaging in the system
Program set up (including packaging, duty rate, freight & labor)
Monthly order coordination meeting with overseas team
Review the open orders and sample tracker weekly
Log‑in the customer request samples and pass to the related parties (Merchandising and Sales)
Review status of any open projects
Review incoming shipments log
Create non‑conformance/RPO for any styles that are rejected at FAF
Run P&L reports
Work with graphics/sales on all new packaging/displays
Work with vendors to approve new cards/displays
Set up/negotiate pricing on packaging/displays/signs for above customers
Check in and inspect/work with merchandising on PP/TOP samples
Work with vendors on all rejections/changes on PP/TOP samples
Work with sales/planning on any shipment delays
Send sustainability reports to internal staff
Coordinate shipping plan with team
Check daily IT report to make sure shipments aren’t late – report to sales/planning if needed
Add actual freight/cost‑per‑piece pricing to all programs and link to P&L
Managing overseas team support the order execution
Review all new IT’s to make sure all is correct (size, cartons, destination, packing slip, etc.), change status of program if shipped complete
Coordinate domestic styles (ring snuggie, lobe wonder) with vendor
Inspect all overseas shipments that arrive onsite
Review/approve all freight invoices and make sure rates are correct
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
At least 2 years of experience in Import/supply chain processing
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborating with co‑workers.
Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team
Ability to give direction and follow up on expected results
excellent oral and written communication skills
numeracy and understanding of stock management
Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage flow of stock and work
Analytical ability
Accuracy and attention to detail
Initiative and decisiveness
Technical and IT skills particularly when it comes to database management
Problem solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A flexible approach to work and adjust based on capacity needs
Job Type Full‑time
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000 Annually
Benefits
Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k)
401(k) matching/Profit Sharing
Employee assistance program
Company Paid Life insurance & Long Term Disability
Paid time off
Schedule
8 hour shift: Mon‑Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Location In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr