Jobs in Colonia, NJ

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a R&D Support Specialist for a long-term engagement in the US with one of our clients in Summit, New Jersey. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on site weekly.

This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Fraudulent Applications: All information provided during the application process will be verified. Misrepresentation of credentials, identity fraud, or use of proxy interviewers will result in immediate disqualification and may be reported to appropriate authorities.

Position Overview:

The R&D Support Specialist role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the FEI/Skin Health team, focusing on supplier engagement, financial oversight, and talent acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth procurement, accurate budget and invoice management, and effective coordination of onboarding and recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Approval and Onboarding Support:

• Coordinate with new suppliers to ensure timely completion of onboarding documents and compliance forms.
• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers during the approval process, answering queries and resolving issues.
• Maintain detailed records of supplier approvals and contracts – liaise with procurement as needed

Contracting and Purchase Order Management:

• Support the drafting, review, and processing of supplier contracts in collaboration with internal legal and procurement teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring proper coding and authorization according to company policies.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding contracts, PO status, and renewals.

Financial Administration and Tracking:

• Collaborate with team leads to maintain the FEI budget within financial management tools.
• Track quarterly invoicing, budget allocations, and identify discrepancies for prompt resolution.
• Prepare routine financial reports and dashboards for management review.

Talent Acquisition Support:

• Assist HR and hiring managers with job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
• Organize panel interviews, coordinate feedback collection, and support onboarding logistics for new hires.

General Administrative Support:

• Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed, including meeting coordination, document preparation, and other operational requests.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable experience in lieu of degree (Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, or a related field)
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, SHRM-CP) a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in administrative support, procurement, contract management, or financial operations (preferably within a corporate or innovation environment).
• Experience with financial management software and procurement tools required; familiarity with PO processes, system management.
• Prior experience supporting HR/talent acquisition functions is an asset.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude – eager to act with urgency to resolve issues, maintain smooth processes, and provide top-tier support to all internal groups.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with SharePoint and procurement platforms preferred.

Title: Sales Assistant & Customer Service Coordinator

Location: Near Roselle, NJ

Reports to: General Manager

This is a great opportunity to join a premier apparel manufacturing company. We manufacture a collection of sports licenses pet products (NFL, NFLPA, NCAA, MLB, MLBPA NHL NBA,), that include Jerseys, sweaters, t-shirts, cheerleader outfits, jackets, beds, leashes, cat collars, collars, collared bandanas, novelty toys, and accessories.

The Sales Support representative will handle routine account requests and day-to-day issues from the customer base, such as: responding to emails, assisting with order related questions, product inquiries, and general account support.

Company Profile

- Exceptional, team-oriented, and collaborative environment

- Amazing family-owned organization that has been around for 25+ years

- Extremely well-run

Qualifications

- Approximately 3–7 years of experience in a wholesale sales support, sales assistant, customer service, or client service role

- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Professional demeanor and ability to represent the company well with customers.

- Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

- Comfortable handling multiple requests and prioritizing tasks throughout the day

- Ability to identify issues and route them to the appropriate internal contact when needed

- Familiar with order management systems, Excel, V-lookups and pivot tables and general office software.

Responsibilities

Sales Support

- Support sales representatives by handling routine account requests and day-to-day issues from their customer base.

- Respond to customer emails on behalf of sales representatives when appropriate.

- Assist with order-related questions, product inquiries, and general account support.

- Coordinate internally to resolve customer issues and ensure timely follow-up.

Customer Service

- Monitor and respond to customer inquiries received through the company website.

- Answer incoming calls and emails from customers regarding orders, product availability, and general questions.

- Assist customers with order status, missing items, product information, and related requests.

- Route more complex issues to the appropriate internal team member when needed.

- Maintain clear communication between customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.

- Help ensure inquiries and requests are addressed quickly and professionally.

- Support general operational tasks related to customer and sales support.

Job Title: Formulation Scientist

Location: Clark, NJ 07066

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

• This position requires technical experience, ideally in personal care or cosmetic field, familiarity of the haircare & styling market or formulation is a plus along with the following:
• Technical proficiency with digital and editing tools (ie iMovie, ClipChamp, Canva, TikTok, etc)
• A level of knowledge and comfort with social media platforms
• A sense of creativity and a passion for science.
• Ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects while working with various groups
• Highly attentive to detail, organized and results oriented while still able to understand the big picture to facilitate prioritization and clarity of objectives
• A clear and confident communicator to expert and non-expert audiences
• Position requires a BS in cosmetic science, biology, chemistry or related science/technical fields. 3–7-year experience

Required Experience:

• Lab - Assistance with formula batching, sample preparation, and demo exploration and Research/Data Analysis and Compilation - Analyzing and compiling data to create dossiers, along claim testing project management assistance.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Berkeley heights, NJ

Job Description:

VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed

Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.

• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.

• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.

• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.

• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.

• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.

• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.

• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.

• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.

• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.

• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.

• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.

• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.

• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

Program Dates: May 27th through August 7th

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As more real estate opportunities present themselves due to the ever-changing market in the Mid-Atlantic area, Wakefern, in conjunction with our Members, is investing in many new stores and remodel projects. Additionally, as Wakefern grows to meet these needs, our facilities also need to be expanded and re-configured to accommodate this growth.

This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related fields to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern’s Engineering Division. In this position, the intern will assist the Engineering team in project management in our Retail Engineering Design Department.

Responsibilities:

Facilities Engineering / Design and Construction

• Assist Engineering in preparation of plans using AutoCAD
• Assist Engineering Personnel in surveys of existing sites and stores to verify existing conditions
• Assist in drafting of remodels or new sites, including parking lots and stores
• Coordinate scanning of existing paper drawings into electronic files
• Visit new sites to determine best layout for building, parking and truck docks as well as truck paths through the site.

Requirements:

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Some Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD file Software required
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, analytical and the ability to work in a team environment
• 5 days on site - no remote work
• Various projects as assigned

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Facilities Engineering Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Suppression Service Technician to inspect, service, test, and maintain suppression systems, including, but not limited to fire extinguisher and kitchen hoods. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written are important elements of the position.

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems, including fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods.
• Complete basic to standard level complexity repair of fire extinguishers, systems cylinders, and DOT-specified cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution.
• Responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ensure facility and inventory is kept in a safe and orderly state.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire protection industry and products.
• Work with customer(s) to perform deficiency repairs.
• Identify opportunities to perform inspections at new customer sites.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade current equipment according to code requirements.
• Maintain and in-depth knowledge of complete line of products/services and customer requirements through in-house training, networking, and research.
• Utilize approved marketing materials to present sales presentations and proposals to prospects, ensuring the customer understands our value proposition, positive features, and advantages of our products and services over those of the competition.
• Independently establish call plans and customer follow up strategies and tactics; consistently apply time and territory management techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines
• Knowledgeable in fire suppression or related code requirements.
• Able to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving record screening according to required guidelines.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of yourself or others.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As a member of the Transportation Safety Department, the Transportation Safety & Compliance Administrator supports the Safety & Compliance Department by performing a wide range of administrative and data management tasks that help maintain the fleet’s overall safety and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive accident and damage files, updating federally mandated records such as the DOT Accident Register, and preparing monthly compliance reports. The position requires daily interaction with internal partners including Risk Management, Fleet Maintenance, and Safety Supervisors as well as external stakeholders such as insurance brokers, ticket management companies, and law enforcement agencies. The Administrator also prepares various departmental correspondence and provides general administrative support as assigned by the Manager of Safety & Compliance. This role is essential in ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and efficient workflow within the Safety & Compliance function.

Responsibilities:

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish, organize, and maintain comprehensive files for all accident investigations, tractor damage, trailer damage, and miscellaneous damage claims.
• Update and track all accident documentation to ensure accurate and complete file records.
• Maintain the DOT‑mandated Accident Register, ensuring all required incidents are logged and updated in a timely manner, according to DOT requirements.
• Manage data and create the Monthly Accident Register report for internal distribution.
• Coordinate check requests and manage charge accounts for obtaining police accident reports.
• Maintain a 7‑year filing archive for all accident-related folders in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Coordinate with the insurance broker regarding Certificates of Insurance for owner‑operators renting or purchasing tractors.
• Engage daily with the Risk Management Division to exchange required information on accident files, supporting accurate claims handling and risk assessments.
• Manage the driver qualification files in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Track and manage expiration dates for driver credentials, including medical screenings and registration renewals; generate and send monthly compliance reports to the Transportation Manager.
• Support timely processing of driver terminations, ensuring all systems and records are updated and coordinated with Accounting to remove union dues.
• Maintain accurate databases for fleet tractors, 700+ drivers, owner‑operator tractor registrations, and TWIC cards.
• Facilitate the Drivers’ Safety Award Program, including tracking accident‑free eligibility, ordering gifts, and coordinating award distribution.
• Monitor and maintain the annual roster of drivers who qualify for safety recognition based on accident‑free performance.
• Manage New York City parking tickets, including sorting, reconciling, and reviewing ticket notices.
• Coordinate with third‑party ticket management companies, maintain an updated tracking spreadsheet, and prepare monthly payment compilations and check requests.
• Prepare driver Preventable and Non‑Preventable determination letters and distribute to appropriate parties.
• Draft and maintain the Monthly Motorists Complaints Report, including documentation of incidents and tracking involved drivers.
• Generate departmental correspondence and reports as assigned by the Manager, Safety & Compliance.
• Is daily point of contact for Safety Supervisors, supporting investigation processes, documentation needs, and operational safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance regarding damage assessments for tractors and trailers involved in accidents.
• Collaborates with internal departments (Transportation Operations, Risk Management, Fleet Maintenance, Accounting) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely communication.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred or working toward bachelor degree.
• Outstanding telephone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years administrative, safety, compliance, or transportation industry experience.
• Understanding of DOT regulations, accident reporting requirements, or fleet safety processes a plus.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow established compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective multitasking and time‑management skills, especially in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized, systematic, detail oriented, impeccable record keeping skills.
• Ability to proactively interact with individuals throughout Wakefern and outside the company.
• Handles confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time
• Ability to view screens for long periods of time
• On-site five days a week

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The weekly salary range for this position is $1,113-$1511. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirement

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

Summary

As a member of Wakefern Tech’s HR/Legal Systems team, this role will support and enhance Wakefern's HCM platform, including configuration, troubleshooting, and developing SQL-based reporting. This role involves working closely with various areas across the enterprise (including corporate, warehouse, retail, and member locations) to understand their needs and architect the appropriate HCM related solutions.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the project development lifecycle for HCM related systems including, but not limited to:
• System design, configuration, and integration
• System testing and validation
• System implementation
• Provide ongoing system support including, but not limited to:
• Ongoing work related to system upgrades, enhancements, production fixes, etc., including the testing and rollout of new features and functionality
• Provide day-to-day HCM related system support including application configuration changes, incident troubleshooting and resolution, and ongoing system maintenance activities
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, audits, and analysis
• Build and maintain custom reporting and dashboards using SQL and/or other appropriate tools
• Build and maintain integrations with both external vendors/systems and internal systems
• Support data integrity, auditing, and audit reconciliation efforts
• Partner with stakeholder teams around the enterprise to identify opportunities for platform enhancement/improvement and work with the project team to translate these requirements into system solutions
• On call support after hours and on weekends as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field preferred
• 5+ years supporting an enterprise HCM system
• Proficiency with modern cloud-based HCM platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, UKG, Oracle Fusion, or comparable system
• Strong SQL skills for queries, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Experience developing custom HCM reports
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Standard office environment; ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• This position requires in-person office presence four days per week

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Technical Expertise
• Collaboration

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $81,224 - $175,396. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness

reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.

The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement & Management

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
• Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
• Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.

Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy

• Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
• Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
• Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
• Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
• Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
• Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
• Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
• On-time pickup and delivery
• Tender acceptance rates
• Claims frequency
• Safety performance
• Cost efficiency

Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
• Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing complex projects, with focus on automating data processes and driving efficiency within the organization. This role requires a close collaboration with application developers, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists to ensure seamless data integration and automation across various platforms. The Data Integration & AI Engineer is responsible for identifying opportunities to automate repetitive data processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve overall data accessibility.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development life cycle (requirements definition, project approval, design, development, and implementation) and maintenance of the systems.
• Implement and enforce data quality and governance standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency.
• Provide input for project plans and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.
• Follow the standards and procedures according to Architecture Review Board best practices, revising standards and procedures as requirements change and technological advancements are incorporated into the >tech_ structure.
• Communicates and promotes the code of ethics and business conduct.
• Ensures completion of required company compliance training programs.
• Is trained – either through formal education or through experience – in software / hardware technologies and development methodologies.
• Stays current through personal development and professional and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and reliability across data operations.
• Develop and implement robust data integration solutions to streamline data flow between diverse systems and databases.
• Continuously optimize data workflows and automation processes to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and develop end-to-end data solutions utilizing modern technologies, including scripting languages, databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure data solutions and data sources meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users of data automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, specifications, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data automation technologies, such as Python, SQL, ETL/ELT tools, Kafka, APIs, cloud data pipelines, etc.
• Experience in GCP BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud storage.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Cloud Composer or Airflow
• Proficiency in iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) platforms, such as Boomi, SAP BTP, etc.
• Develop and manage data integrations for AI agents, connecting them to internal and external APIs, databases, and knowledge sources to expand their capabilities.
• Build and maintain scalable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including the curation and indexing of knowledge bases in vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Vertex AI Vector Search).
• Leverage cloud-based AI/ML platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, Azure ML) to build, train, and deploy machine learning models on a scale.
• Establish and enforce data quality and governance standards for AI/ML datasets, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used for model training and validation.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements and deliver optimized data solutions that support the entire machine learning lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with IBM DataStage and Alteryx is a plus.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable, and well-structured database schemas to support both analytical and transactional workloads,
• Familiarity with BI visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA, Clarizen, etc.)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management, data quality, and data governance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.
• The ability to handle stressful situations.
• Highly developed business acuity and acumen.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position requires in-person office presence at least 4x a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,868 - $150,644. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements