Import & Purchasing Specialist

About Pocas International Corp. At Pocas International Corp. , we are proud to be “The Food Adventurers” — a passionate importer and distributor focused on bringing unique, high-quality specialty products from around the world to customers and partners throughout the United States and beyond. Since 2005, we have built strong, long-term relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and business partners by offering exceptional products and service with honesty, integrity, and consistency. As part of our continued business expansion, we are also exploring opportunities to add K-beauty, cosmetics, and related lifestyle product lines to our growing customer network. Our company has grown by embracing the diverse cultures of immigrants from all over the world, and we look forward to applications from many who wish to join us on this journey. If you would like to learn more about our company, please visit our website below. Should you have further questions, we hope you will apply, and we look forward to getting to know each other better through the interview process. Kindly visit www.pocas.com for details! Job Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage import activities, including shipment scheduling, customs clearance, inland transportation, and delivery arrangements. Assist with domestic and international purchasing activities based on inventory needs, sales demand, and operational priorities. Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the Company’s ERP Support product sourcing activities when needed. Assist management with vendor negotiations and purchasing decisions. Prepare, review, organize, and maintain import and export documentation Verify that shipment documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent before customs clearance and delivery. Maintain organized records in accordance with Company requirements and applicable legal and regulatory retention requirements. Support internal reviews, external audits, customs inquiries, and compliance requests when necessary. Work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and transportation providers to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of goods. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in food & beverage and cosmetic related field. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Ability to work on-site at Carlstadt, New Jersey. Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus, but not required. What You Will Gain: Real opportunity to grow your career in a global, trend-driven import and distribution company. Exposure to strategic sales, account development, vendor relationship management. Hands-on experience working with Operations, Marketing, and Accounting teams. Opportunity to learn how global specialty products are introduced, developed, distributed, and sold in the U.S. market. Physical Requirements : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Compensation and Benefits Health insurance, subject to applicable plan terms. Paid time off, in accordance with company policy. Paid sick leave, in accordance with applicable law and …

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