Inventory & Sourcing Specialist

Overview Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence. At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all. Responsibilities Summary: The Inventory & Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for facilitating inventory transactions, allocation, order processes and act as liaison among internal and external stakeholders such as warehouses, vendors and customers. This position requires a highly organized and accurate individual with effective customer service skills. Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs) Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Supports daily operations across sales, inventory management, and product movement by leveraging strong working knowledge of sales orders, fish purchase orders, and in transit order processes within the ERP system, as well as real world workflows. Effectively utilizes all available tools and technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and seamless operational execution. Receives stock in compliance with seafood inventory and traceability standards. Troubleshoots inbound and outbound order issues to ensure accurate data flow and timely shipments. Resolves failed EDI transactions daily. Creates and tracks purchase orders, verifies required approvals, and ensures vendors provide accurate traceability information for system entry. Reviews and authorizes outgoing payments. Adheres to title protection requirements and import/export documentation protocols to minimize financial risk with support from the team. Partners with Quality Assurance team to contain and monitor product while in-transit and or pending at 3rd party warehouses Manages stock transfers to consolidate inventory and prepare products for export. Collaborates with stakeholders across operations, logistics, sales, and warehousing to drive effective outcomes. Anticipates and mitigates potential issues through critical thinking and proactive problem solving. Provides inventory support related to customer claims and deductions Interacts with third party websites to facilitate business Works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time. Qualifications Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications) Minimum five years related work experience in related field High School Diploma or GED required Preferred Education & Experiences Experience with inventory processes, operations, warehousing and/or equivalent combination of training, education and experience. AA Degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs) Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems, inventory and procurement best practices, import or export compliance, and regulations desirable. Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, Excel, data analysis. Ability to manage multiple priorities, agile prioritization, collaborate across teams, maintain confidentiality, adaptive to change. Work Environment (includes Travel/on-call) This position is based on site at the Trident Office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the possibility of remote work on Fridays. In-office time takes place in a typical office…

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