Amazon Produce Network is an importer and distributor of fresh produce located in Vineland, New Jersey. We are dedicated to building partnerships with both suppliers and customers based on integrity, loyalty, transparency, and fairness so that we can all enjoy a sustainable and profitable business for many years to come.
Our mission is to be the most efficient distribution channel in the United State for our customers and growers.
Join our company as the Grower Relations Assistant and provide support to the Grower Relations Manager.
- At least 3 years’ experience in import logistics
- College degree is preferred
- Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus
- Effective communicator. Continuously synthesize and communicate information to multiple parties
- Proactively motivate others – get results from others in effective and professional manner
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel is particularly important)
- Detail oriented
- Positive attitude
- Problem solver
- Highly organized
- Ability to troubleshoot technology issues
- Flexible with initiative
- Ability to follow directions
- Responsible and accountable
- Ethical
- Common sense
International Transportation Process (Sea Freight/Truck Freight)
- Manage Arrival Schedule
- Follow up on cargo holds and delays at origin and at destination
- Inform sales team of all delays
Coordinate Cargo Release Process
- Keep control of all phases of inbound cargo releases
- Documentation
- Government Agency holds
- Shipping Company holds
Inland Transportation Process
- Coordinate drayage companies to pick up cargo
- Follow up on delivery of cargo to warehouse
- Manage overall relationship with drayage companies
Constant Status Updates to Sales Teams
- Check incoming manifests for errors and upload to software system.
- Forecasting and actual arrivals.
- Data entry
Sea Freight Insurance Management
- Send weekly insurance declarations for all inbound shipments
- Manage claims process
Provide constant feedback to growers
- Market prices
- Quality Reports of arriving fruit
Gather information from growers
- Volume of product being shipped to Amazon and to USA market as a whole
- Weather conditions of origin countries
- Vessel availability and schedules
Monitor lot liquidation process and alert when problems or delays begin
