Main Function
Responsible for liaising between customers, suppliers, and all transport companies (including in land freight and shipping lines) to ensure timely and efficient import and export of goods. The importation of goods is to diversify the CB Foods offering, while the export of goods seeks to increase regional market share, thereby increasing company revenue.
Specific functions include:
- Assist in the review of COTED + CARICOM trade policies and regulations.
- Liaise with Trade Board to ensure Product Analyses and Certificate of Origin approvals are current.
- Coordinate the import and export activities with internal departments (logistics, accounting, production and QMS); external agencies (customs departments and brokers, shipping and insurance agencies, trucking and security service providers, regulatory authorities, etc.) and customers to ensure an efficient and cost-effective export supply chain.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing to identify market trends and opportunities, as well as retail strategies in respective markets.
- Monitor export sales and collection.
- Work with QMS to record, analyze and respond to consumer complaints and enquiries.
- Assist in developing budget and strategy for Import and Export sales.
- Keep abreast of all trade missions and shows to determine participation and commercial value.
- Act as principal liaison with customs brokers, shipping lines, trade board, wharves, Veterinary Services Division, Food Storage Division and other entities involved in the exporting process.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- First degree from an accredited institution ideally in Shipping/Logistics, Business, Marketing or Economics
- At least 2 years work experience in supply chain coordination/management, marketing, logistics, shipping or export promotion.
- Practical awareness of Caribbean socio-cultural diversity, idiosyncrasies and development priorities.
- Working knowledge of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.
- Understanding of trade policy and international business.
- Understanding of the connection between national competent authorities/focal points and regional and international standards and regulatory bodies, such as Codex, OIE, WTO, WCO, WIPO, and COTED.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and associated risks.
- Strong analytical capabilities with competence in common statistical software (excel, SPSS, E-Views, etc) and exposure to statistical techniques (time-series analysis, ANOVA, Regression).
- Awareness of national statistical institution within CARICOM and international trade databases.
- An effective communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Highly creative and innovative.