Temp Coordinator, Global Trade

Kendo Brands, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendo Brands, Inc. is seeking a Temp Coordinator, Global Trade in San Francisco to support import/export operations across Kendo brands. You will coordinate trade documentation, maintain records, and assist with compliance activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience in supply chain or trade-related fields, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid office setup in downtown San Francisco.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with strong Excel skills.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, trade compliance, or a related function.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify anomalies and inconsistencies in data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day requests and communications related to global trade activities.
• Support audits of import and export customs declarations, document findings, and escalations to the Global Trade Manager.
• Coordinate document creation with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain required trade records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support global trade compliance activities through accurate recordkeeping, data management, and process follow-through.
• Assist with initiatives such as the U.S. Drawback program through documentation, tracking, and data validation.
• Monitor global trade updates and regulatory changes relevant to import and export operations.
• Support ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Global Trade Manager.

Job description

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this temp position is $33.65 - $37.25 per hour. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office – Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

The Temp Coordinator, Global Trade supports import and export operations across all Kendo brands. This role is responsible for coordinating trade documentation, maintaining records, supporting customs compliance activities, and assisting with reporting and process administration. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant global trade execution in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day requests and communications related to global trade activities.
• Support audits of import and export customs declarations, document findings, and escalat... issues or trends to the Global Trade Manager.
• Coordinate document creation with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain required trade records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support global trade compliance activities through accurate recordkeeping, data management, and process follow-through.
Assist with initiatives such as the U.S. Drawback program through documentation, tracking, and data validation.
• Monitor global trade updates and regulatory changes relevant to import and export operations.
• Support ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Global Trade Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with strong Excel skills.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, trade compliance, or a related function preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify anomalies and inconsistencies in data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.