Senior Commodity Logistics Coordinator

About the role

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Responsibilities

• International Logistics Management (40%) – Lead international logistics activities related to the sourcing of cocoa beans and cocoa products; Manage shipping instructions, vessel bookings, customs clearance, inland transportation, and final delivery within North America; Obtain and evaluate freight rates, transportation terms, and schedules from ocean carriers and freight forwarders to select the most effective logistics solution; Monitor shipment status and resolve logistics issues or delays in coordination with relevant stakeholders; Coordinate marine cargo insurance activities and related communications with internal and external parties; Manage tariff payments, refunds, and supporting records, and lead follow-up activities on outstanding recoveries; Partner with Itochu International Inc. (III) to support the efficient importation of materials into North America; Communicate delivery schedules and shipment updates to relevant stakeholders to support supply continuity.
• Contract Execution and Open Contract Management (25%) – Monitor the execution status of purchase contracts, including contract quantities, shipment schedules, and delivery deadlines; Maintain and manage open contracts, identifying delays, execution gaps, and supply risks; Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve execution issues and delayed shipments; Support open contract reviews, ensuring execution status and required actions are clearly identified; Escalate significant risks that may impact raw material availability or manufacturing operations.
• Pre-Shipment and Quality Coordination (15%) – Manage pre-shipment sampling, inspection, testing, and quality approval processes; Coordinate activities among suppliers, Quality Assurance, inspection agencies, and manufacturing facilities; Identify quality-related risks or approval delays and drive timely resolution.
• Exchange Delivery Operations (10%) – Manage tender and stop activities related to cocoa bean deliveries through ICE Futures U.S.; Coordinate cocoa bean sampling, inspection, grading, and delivery processes; Work closely with internal and external stakeholders including III, warehouse operators, inspection agencies to ensure accurate and timely execution of exchange delivery obligations; Maintain records and coordinate payment, receipt, invoicing, and reconciliation activities related to exchange trans