Global Import & Compliance Specialist

Conexus Food Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career development in a growing org

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions seeks an International Import Specialist to support our Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key international imports. This role emphasizes global supplier sourcing, regulatory and labeling compliance, cost analysis, and supply chain stability, with a focus on sourcing from China and expanding into new origins.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills, working knowledge of import compliance requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, agriculture, food science, economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or imports trading (food industry preferred)
• IFC certification requirements
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and replenishment processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable working with data and market indices (e.g., Urner Barry, USDA, CME)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement software
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities
• Occasional travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for international import categories.
• Source and evaluate suppliers internationally, expanding sourcing to new origins.
• Issue and manage purchase orders across imports and customer segments.
• Ensure labeling and FDA import compliance for sourced products.
• Maintain IFS certification requirements and related quality documentation.
• Coordinate with the DC replenishment team to ensure timely fulfillment via drop shipments.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization with MRP concepts.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align procurement with operations.
• Track KPIs like cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory turns.
• Maintain documentation: contracts, specs, scorecards, import records.
• Resolve supply disruptions and supplier performance issues.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin and English

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions seeks an International Import Specialist to support our Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key international imports. This role emphasizes global supplier sourcing, regulatory and labeling compliance, cost analysis, and supply chain stability, with a focus on sourcing from China and expanding into new origins.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills, working knowledge of import compliance requirements, and