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..)
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