Trident Seafoods · 1 day ago
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT LFS
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
3+ years expLFS, Inc. is a subsidiary of Trident Seafoods, established in 1967, and is located in Bellingham, WA. They are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to facilitate the logistics of international shipments and ensure compliance with legal requirements for both import and export operations.
Food and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Determine the purchasing requirements for overseas vendors as well as assigned domestic suppliers
Create and transmit purchase orders for assigned vendors
Compliance with US Customs regulations in relation to all Imports and Exports
Maintain accurate files for Import and export shipments according to US Customs regulations
Create and maintain SOPs for Import and Export compliance programs for LFS
Accurately process all Import Purchase orders
Monitor and update C-TPAT (Customs Trade partnership against terrorism) program with US Customs, for more timely deliveries of Import products
Manage Import entries with Customs brokers for accurate payment of duties
Submit ISF (Importer security filing) to US Customs for Every Import shipment
Review and approve (or reject) all Export orders for US Customs Compliance
Maintain a good working relationship with US Customs
Continuing Education - Attend Customs Seminars for both Import and Export regulation changes as needed
Execute Purchase orders to Foreign Vendors as needed
Maintain close working relationship with all foreign Vendors
Audit paperwork for all Import Receiving into Inventory
Process the payment of all Import Invoices
Review and Approve freight invoices and brokerage invoices pertaining to all Import and Export shipments for payment
Process cost updates as needed for assigned vendors
Cultivate close working relationships with all sales divisions and store managers
Negotiate International and domestic carrier rates and services for Import shipments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with focus in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Business or Finance
Professional level / 3-5 years of experience or equivalent education in related field
Strong understanding of import/export regulations
Preferred
Experience with C-TPAT program with US Customs
Experience with submitting ISF to US Customs
College or Vocational degree in International Trade/Purchasing
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Optional HRA/HSA
Telemedicine
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D
401(k) with a company match
Paid time off
10 paid holidays each year
Company
Trident Seafoods
Trident Seafoods is seafood company in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Bundrant
CEO
Recent News
2025-08-04
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