What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Manager position at Despaña Brand Foods?
We are looking for a full time Executive Assistant to perform a variety of administrative tasks and support our company’s senior-level managers in duties related to imports. Work day routine Monday to Friday 7am-4pm. Executive Assistant’s responsibilities include coordinating imports and logistics of our products from overseas: Specifically from Spain. To be successful in this role, you should be bilingual in Spanish, be highly organized, have great time management skills, be able to work independently, be resourceful and have initiative. Ultimately, you will contribute to the efficiency of the business by providing personalized and timely support to executive members. Hourly rate $27-$30/hour to start depending on experience, paid time off benefits, paid training in various programs for importing, company discount benefits.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate imports and logistics of products coming in.
- Keep track on inventory and sales rotation levels
- Communicate with our partners overseas to stay updated with product availability as well as price increases
- Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
- Track & Review Regulatory Information for Imports &
- Track daily expenses and prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly reports for imports
- Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports
- Organize and maintain the office filing system
Skills
- Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role
- Excellent MS Office & Web knowledge
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with office equipment and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines)
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Business administration Degree or at least 2 years of experience in the industry of imports and logistics.
- Have passion for food is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish is a must - daily communication with purveyors in Spain is integral for success
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- International Import and logistics: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30