Seafood Export Manager

Shivalik Trading Inc.; Montague; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shivalik Trading Inc. in Canada seeks a Seafood Export Manager to drive international market expansion, coordinate cross-border supply chains, and manage regulatory documentation for perishable seafood.

The candidate will oversee compliance with global seafood trade laws and HACCP systems while leading supplier and distributor engagements. The role requires deep knowledge of cold-chain logistics, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to ensure timely, compliant shipments to international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Food Science.
• 3–5 years handling logistics, purchasing, or sales within seafood or perishable sectors.
• Formally trained in HACCP food hygiene principles and export compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Research global seafood market trends, secure contracts with foreign distributors, and achieve regional revenue targets.
• Maintain alignment with international food safety laws, customs regulations, and agency frameworks like FDA/CBP/NOAA Fisheries.
• Authorize and process international trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, health certifications, and Catch Certificates.
• Oversee freight forwarders and shipping partners to ensure temperature-controlled transit of fresh or frozen goods.
• Negotiate prices, specifications, and volumes with suppliers and buyers.

Skills

Global freight contract negotiation

Cross-cultural communications

Trade software systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Food Science

Job description

The Seafood Export Manager leads international market expansion, coordinates cross-border supply chains, and manages the regulatory documentation required to ship perishable products globally. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of global seafood trade laws, cold-chain logistics, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems.

Core Responsibilities :

Sales & Market Development:

• Research global seafood market trends, secure contracts with foreign distributors, and achieve regional revenue targets.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain complete alignment with international food safety laws, customs regulations, and specific agency frameworks like the FDA, CBP, and NOAA Fisheries.

Documentation & Logistics:

• Authorize and process strict international trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, health certifications, and Catch Certificates.

Cold-Chain Management:

• Oversee freight forwarders and shipping partners to ensure the continuous, temperature-controlled transit of fresh or frozen goods.

Supplier & Buyer Engagement:

• Act as the primary gatekeeper for seafood quality, negotiating prices, specifications, and volume thresholds directly with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Food Science.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years handling logistics, purchasing, or sales explicitly within the commercial seafood or perishable food sectors.

Certifications:

• Formally trained in HACCP food hygiene principles and export compliance systems. [1, 2]

Skills:

• High proficiency in global freight contract negotiation, cross-cultural communications, and trade software systems.

Languages:

• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual fluency is strongly preferred depending on the primary target export market (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, French Etc..)

Tagged as: 60010

Essential Skills:

• Computer Use
• Oral Communication
• Reading
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Confidence
• Desire to Learn
• Honesty
• Independence

Hard Skills:

• Administrative Services

Digital Skills:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Email
• Search Engine Optimization
• Social Media Marketing

Certifications:

• Basic Food Safety Certification
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Languages:

• English
• French
• Mandarin
• Vietnamese
• Arabic