Alter Trading Corp Jobs in Usa

At David's Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal styleor the career that's a perfect fit.

We are looking to grow our Alterations business to be 25% of our top line sales in the next 2-4 years, and we are looking for talented CSRs to champion this growth! Our most successful CSRs are self-motivated individuals with upbeat, outgoing personalities, and excellent communications skills. They enjoy fast-paced environments, are incredible at multi-tasking, and offer friendly and encouraging service to all that enter our stores.

If you would like to be part of a dynamic team, help our customers dress for the most important days of their lives, and earn a competitive income, we would love to discuss your future at David's Bridal.

Now Accepting Applications for Alterations Customer Service Representatives!

The Alterations Customer Service Representative (CSR) is a critical role for the successful operation of the Alterations department and completing tasks that contribute to providing superior customer service. The (CSR) is responsible for providing an A+ customer service experience to David's Bridal customers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Welcome all customers with genuine, and friendly enthusiasm over the phone, virtual chats and in person, communicates clearly and concisely adapting style to suit customers by problem solving, excellent phone skills and resolving conflict.
• Use all systems to manage the customer flow to deliver five-star customer experience.
• Meet all service vows including, Prepare, Welcome, Meet Needs & Be There for all customers, includes all operational checklist task and meeting customers emotional and practical needs.
• Responsible for providing an exceptional service experience to multiple customers at one time and contributes to the store achievement of Five-Star Customer Service. Proactively address customer concerns with confidence. Know when to escalate and partner with leadership team.
• Effectively communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in partnership with Alterations.
• Promote all alterations services and personalization options.
• Maintain store-standards (clean, organized, promotional readiness, store recovery) to support a flawless shopping experience.
• Maintain high dress code standards as required by the Dress Code policy.
• Greet and escort all alterations customers to and from alterations for appointments.
• Press, steam and spot clean all merchandise.
• Follows quality control guidelines and inspects all garments altered/steamed/pressed to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer.
• Build long-term relationships to meet and exceed customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Support inventory management by processing special orders, pick-ups and first quality standards for all merchandise.
• Supports all cash wrap behaviors and processes transactions with accuracy to make sure every customer feels celebrated.
• Seeks assistance from the Alterations Manager to address customer issues that s/he is not able to resolve.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized alterations room.
• Performs duties and tasks as assigned by store management.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; reach for tools and objects with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to bend, twist and stand; move throughout the store; and talk to and hear customers. Manual dexterity to perform non-selling responsibilities, such as use of POS (Point of Sale) terminals, counting money, steaming garments, accessing computers and receiving or initiating telephone calls. Manual dexterity to sew an perform fittings to David's Bridal standards, as needed. Ability to lift/and or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to see up close and at a distance, as well as use peripheral vision and depth perception, and be able to look at, read, and use a computer, electronic devices and phones for long periods of time.

Education & Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• 1-2 years prior retail experience in an apparel or specialty store environment.
• Prior sewing experience is helpful.
• Prior experience with computerized POS (Point of Sale) system

Part Time Benefits Include:

• Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
• Generous Employee Discount After First Pay Period
• Vision Care
• Supplemental Insurances- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accidental Injury
• 401K Program
• Discount for Identity Theft Protection
• Discounts Home and Auto Insurance
• Discounts Mobile
• Legal Benefits (MetLife Hyatt Legal Plans)
• Pet Benefits

Love wins when love is for everyone! Our mission at David's Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary.

ABOUT MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Established in 1996, the Monique Lhuillier brand has become synonymous with luxury, femininity, allure and unparalleled glamour. The company is one of the leading fashion houses in design, quality, and creativity. With a passion for creating collections that are both feminine and modern, Monique Lhuillier continues to design ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections that are luxurious, chic and true to her aesthetic.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

An Alterations Specialists is responsible for providing exemplary sewing expertise in-house at our Los Angeles Flagship on Melrose Place. This includes but not limited to: expectations related to fit, custom modifications, and re-sizing of garments.

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years of sewing experience in evening gowns or bridal alterations environment
• Specialty in handling lace, beadwork, silks and tulle
• Advanced technical skills (sewing, pattern, draping, construction)
• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine and industrial pressing iron
• Expert knowledge of garment construction/fit
• Ability to maintain professional communication with colleagues
• Ability to multitask projects and manage time in an in a team environment
• Availability to work 8+ hour days and be available on nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment based on business needs

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Sew garments fitted and assigned by Alterations Manager in a timely manner
• Handle all aspects of sewing: machine sewing, hand finishing, draping, cutting, bustling, pressing,
• Accurately measure and mark garments according to Monique Lhuillier Alterations guideline
• Responsible for starting and completing individually assigned projects
• Follow and complete alterations instructions provided from an instructions card
• Capable to customize such as downsizing or upsizing, creating sleeves, creating coverage, etc.

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $23.00 - $32.00, annualized from $47,840 - $66,560. The rate of pay offered may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If chosen for the interview, you will be required to pass a sewing skills test. A fully pinned garment will be presented to you to execute. The alterations will consist of a combination of work on the bust, zipper, hem, and handwork.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Overtime Eligible

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Employee Discount

Youth Recreation Corps members assist Recreation Leaders with day camps and special events. Work with children ages 4-13 to support Day Camp Leaders. Support the Day Camp Program Assistant in hosting three special events throughout the summer. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

The Youth Recreation Corps is designed as a "Day Camp Leader in-training" entry level opportunity to gain experience to return as a Day Camp Leader in future summers. Position is six weeks minimum, 20 hours/week, shifts are generally 10am-2pm but may include some morning or late afternoon shifts.

Assists Summer Day Camp Leaders with activities and special events including Penny Carnival, Family Fun Night and Art in the Park.

Assists with event set up and clean up and running activities during event

Works with children and youth in day camp setting.

Refers participant complaints and conflicts to Recreation Leader.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.

Arrives to work, meetings and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience

Current enrollment in High School or equivalent certificate program and will be a sophomore or junior when work assignment begins. Ability to provide proof of enrollment.

Experience in babysitting, volunteering and/or community service preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Positive attitude and interest in working with children ages 4-13 with a variety of needs and behaviors.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with coworkers and the public, and maintain effective work relationships.

Ability to follow directions and take initiative.

Special Requirements

Must be available for at least six weeks of the season including ALL special event dates - July 7, July 28, August 11 and mandatory orientation June 21-24.

Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification during mandatory orientation.

Must have transportation to camps and special events (all within Corvallis city limits).

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrable commitment to supporting campers and colleagues of all sorts of abilities.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website(click on "Apply" above).

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

*Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.*

Essential Functions:

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• Prepare and issue Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates, including USMCA, and other required trade program declarations for customers and affiliated entities.
  
  
• Perform FTA qualification analyses for manufactured and resale products in accordance with applicable U.S. trade agreement rules.
  
  
• Review and audit import entry documentation to ensure accurate HTS classification, Country of Origin (COO), trade remedy applicability (e.g., Section 232/301, IEEPA), and proper duty assessment.
  
  
• Assign and maintain product trade classifications, including HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, COO, and applicable preference criteria, with supporting documentation.
  
  
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, manufacturers, and customs brokers to obtain and validate required classification and origin data.
  
  
• Maintain and update the internal trade compliance database to ensure accurate import and export classification records.
  
  
• Administer the annual supplier solicitation process for trade certifications covering purchased materials, components, and resale products.
  
  
• File Electronic Export Information (EEI) through AES and maintain ITN documentation for U.S. export shipments.
  
  
• Conduct restricted party screening and escalate potential matches in accordance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  
  
• Maintain trade compliance records in accordance with 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and company retention policies to support audit readiness.
  
  
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of HellermannTyton' s trade compliance recordkeeping practices in accordance with 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and applicable GAAP requirements.
  
  

As assigned by Management

Success in this role with require:

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• Working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (including USMCA) and domestic trade programs, with an understanding of their commercial and compliance impact.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify root causes and assess downstream impacts of changes in trade data.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and summarize findings clearly and accurately.
  
  
• Understanding of Regional Value Content (RVC) methodologies and qualification requirements under U.S. Free Trade Agreements.
  
  
• Ability to assign and interpret trade classifications, including HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, Country of Origin, and applicable preference criteria.
  
  
• Knowledge of supplier FTA certification solicitation and documentation processes for manufactured and resale products.
  
  
• Familiarity with U.S. export documentation requirements and procedures for transmitting export data to freight forwarders and customers.
  
  
• Understanding of restricted party screening requirements under U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  
  
• Working knowledge of trade compliance recordkeeping requirements under 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and applicable GAAP standards.
  
  
• Demonstrated initiative with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to trade compliance best practices.
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Trade Compliance, International Transportation, or Logistics, with demonstrated exposure to import and export compliance requirements.
  
  
• Proficiency in AES Direct and ACE systems.
  
  
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and global transportation practices.
  
  
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred.
  
  
• Familiarity with international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, HTS classification, Country of Origin, customs valuation, and export classification requirements.
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and accountability in completing assigned tasks.
  
  
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
  
  

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By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are seeking a Director, Strategic Trade Compliance to join our team. In this role you will be the senior authority responsible for overseeing the company’s global import, export, and sanctions compliance programs. This role defines and executes enterprise trade compliance strategy, ensures adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations, and partners with executive leadership to mitigate regulatory risk while enabling efficient global commerce.

The Director leads a global or multi-regional team of trade professionals, governs compliance frameworks and internal controls, drives digital and systems transformation, and serves as the primary liaison with government agencies and regulators.

This position reports the Vice President of Strategic Soucing, Procurement and Supplier Quality and is based in Irvine, CA.

As the Director of Strategic Trade Compliance, you will have the following key responsibilities:

Strategy, Leadership & Governance

• Define and execute the global trade compliance strategy across import, export, and sanctions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, delivering insights on trade risk, regulatory changes, and cost optimization.
• Lead, develop, and scale a global or regional team of trade compliance professionals.
• Establish and govern enterprise trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Monitor global legislative and regulatory developments (Customs, ITAR, EAR, OFAC, trade remedies) and guide proactive business response.

Import Compliance (Core Expertise)

• Oversee global import compliance programs ensuring accurate customs declarations, documentation, and controls.
• Act as subject matter authority on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and partner government agency requirements.
• Optimize use of Free and Preferential Trade Agreements (FTAs) and duty-savings programs.
• Govern Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and operations, including CTPAT, Importer Self-Assessment (ISA), Duty Drawback, and Reconciliation.
• Manage exposure to trade remedies and regulations, including IEEPA, Sections 232 & 301, antidumping, and countervailing duties.
• Partner with customs brokers and government agencies to resolve audits, inquiries, and compliance issues.

Export Compliance (Advanced Working Knowledge)

• Oversee export compliance programs aligned with ITAR, EAR, and Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Lead jurisdiction and classification determinations (USML/CCL).
• Manage export licensing and authorizations, including DSP-5 licenses, TAAs, and Commerce licenses.
• Oversee export authorizations through DECCS and SNAP-R.
• Govern deemed export controls, technology control plans, and end-use/end-user/destination restrictions.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on export control requirements.

Sanctions & Restricted Party Compliance

• Govern OFAC sanctions compliance, including restricted party screening and beneficial ownership due diligence.
• Ensure effective screening tools, escalation protocols, and recordkeeping processes are maintained.

Risk Management, Audits & Regulatory Engagement

• Lead internal audits, compliance assessments, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Manage voluntary disclosures and regulatory communications with CBP, BIS, DDTC, and OFAC.
• Represent the company in regulatory matters, audits, and industry associations.

Systems, Data & Transformation

• Drive automation and digital enablement of trade compliance processes.
• Lead enterprise trade system initiatives (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP GTS, Descartes), including design, implementation, and governance.
• Leverage ACE trade data, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to monitor performance and risk.
• Manage large-scale programs and budgets, ensuring timely delivery, adoption, and sustained outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Tax, IT, Logistics, and Procurement teams.
• Advise business leaders on sourcing strategies, product design, distribution models, and market entry decisions.
• Embed trade compliance requirements into enterprise processes and systems.

You have:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in international trade compliance within a multinational organization, global consulting firm, or law firm.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
• Regulatory expertise in customs and import compliance (core), export controls under ITAR and EAR and OFAC sanctions compliance
• Leadership: Demonstrated success leading global or matrixed teams and enterprise compliance programs.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with enterprise trade systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes), ACE Portal, and government platforms (DECCS, SNAP-R).
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and executive stakeholder management capabilities.

You might have:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD, or LL.M. in International Trade).
• Experience managing compliance or transformation initiatives exceeding $1M in budget.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, industrial products, applied sciences, consumer goods, or regulated industries.
• Prior leadership of major ERP or digital trade transformations.

Trade Operations Specialist - Boston, MA

We are seeking candidates for a Trade Operations Specialist position with a leading financial services firm based in Boston, MA. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all trade entries into the accounting system are processed accurately and in a timely manner, while also supporting day-to-day securities processing and operational activities across the firm’s business lines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of operations experience within the financial services industry, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage processes in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 6+month contract-to-hire position that will pay $25-28/hour within a 40-hour workweek. This position is required to be onsite 3 days per week in their Boston office and 2 days per week remote. 

Responsibilities:

• Executing operational controls, supporting team members, accounting for trade activity, resolving trade-related issues, ensuring accurate and timely cash management, and coordinating with both internal and external clients, including support for 529 plan administration.

• Ensures all trades straight through processed and those requiring manual intervention are properly accounted for in the accounting system.

• Reconciles trades entered into order management systems to trades received by trade processing system.

• Reviews trade issues reports to ensure trade price deviations are researched and resolved with appropriate parties.

• Manages trading of daily cash flows with investment companies including trade confirmation oversight.

• Coordinates raising cash activities for fund portfolios for expense payments such as management fees.

• Coordinates reallocation events ensuring portfolios meet specified target allocations.

• Utilizes various resources to provide cash projections to clients and customers.

• Ensures systemic feeds and manuals adjustments are accounted for accurately to ensure timely cash projections reporting. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.

• 1+ years of experience in investment operations, securities processing, fund accounting, or trade operations preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.

• Ability to investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and operational issues.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• Proficiency with financial systems, order management systems, and Microsoft Excel.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Lydia at

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Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Karoun Dairies, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Marketing Manager , based in San Fernando, California.

The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible to Lead B2B and B2C Retail Marketing initiatives in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance brand visibility, drive product performance, and ensure strategic execution at the point of sale.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Pillars To Success:

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Develop and implement trade marketing plans aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
• Manage the full cycle: planning, budgeting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Retail Program Management
• Coordinate demos, discounts, campaigns, schematics, and public events.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality execution across retail channels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align trade strategies with business goals.
• Serve as the link between field execution and brand strategy.
• Store Visits & Market Insights
• Conduct weekly store visits to:
• Monitor pricing, out-of-stocks (OOS), inventory, product placement, and presentation.
• Benchmark against competitors and identify emerging trends or new product launches.
• Share actionable insights with internal teams.
• Performance Analysis
• Track and report KPIs for all trade initiatives.
• Leverage data to refine strategies and improve ROI.
• Assist in preparing, planning, and actively managing an annual trade marketing budget
• Help execute retailer-specific digital marketing campaigns including banner ads, social media, brand pages etc.
• Planning and execution, including promotional, digital, and in-store shopper marketing activation, and E-commerce programs for our Karoun brand(s).
• Develop Shopper Point of Sale material & own inventory tracking.
• Execute digital coupons, analyze results, and present them to the Sales and Marketing Teams.
• Develop sell sheets and communicate with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage the calendar of all shopper Marketing and E-Commerce activities.
• Help analyze campaigns by working with Lactalis Category Management team in pulling syndicated data such as IRI.
• Gather creative assets from the Marketing Teams for relevant campaigns and coordinate with vendors.
• Help analyze E-Commerce activations by pulling reports and interpreting results.
• Help develop and publish A+ product content for E-Commerce uses in collaboration with vendors and Marketing.
• Pricing and Competitive Analysis by checking stores for all classes of trade on a regular basis and reporting to team.
• Manage Customer Portals/Digital Deals, responsible for monitoring our online presence through customer portals.
• Work closely with our Marketing Manager to plan demo activity for our items.
• Work with Head of Marketing, marketing team, and sales in planning customer specific trade and marketing promotional calendars.
• Maintenance of Current Programs for All Customers, including promotional and new item contracts.
• Assist in preparation of food shows and attend events as needed.
• Responsible for managing the entire sample request proces.
• Attend select virtual and in-person calls with customers, including customer buying and marketing team.
• Developing and executing the Trade Marketing Plan in line with sales and marketing objectives.
• Improving brand presence and campaign execution across trade through excellence in in-store planning, execution, and tracking in alignment with the monthly, quarterly, and/or annual marketing priorities.
• Leading and implementing channel-specific marketing strategies and plans for assigned retailers or consumers..
• Conceptualizing and executing trade promotions and rolling out impactful in-store campaigns in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Leading activation programs with partners to improve brand visibility.
• Analyzing the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and also confirm guidelines are respected..
• Update the competitor database by documenting new competitors, new products or developments, product prices, location, and customer feedback on competitors' products.
• Generate social media campaigns and activities to further increase brand awareness and exposure in liaison with marketing team.
• Identify marketing and PR opportunities as well as networking events.
• Organize and execute promotions including store, supermarket promotions and samplings.
• Report and evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities.
• Report on trade presence

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Desired attributes

• Proven experience in B2B and B2C retail environments, preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)-ideally dairy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives.
• Field-oriented mindset with hands-on experience in store-level execution.
• Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on KPI tracking and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficient in budget planning and resource allocation.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Expert in internal and external relationship building and management
• Organization, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and manage diverse activities simultaneously.
• Dynamic, problem-solver with an Innovative and creative mindset.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Passionate about delivering optimal results
• Always maintains effective working relationship despite any difficulties caused by conflicting roles or differing viewpoints.
• Will resolve differences of opinion by seeking mutually acceptable solutions.
• Contributes to a supportive team environment by providing support and back up to team members and sharing expertise with others.
• Seeks feedback from other team members.
• Is highly motivated and energetic and has "can do" attitude.
• Is able to work in teams from across the organization, not just within their area of specialty
• Statistical aptitude and/or database knowledge
• Willingness to continue developing and growing in the marketing field and responsibilities
• Highly organized with experience managing multiple projects and priorities while managing workflow in a deadline-driven and service-focused environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a diverse range of groups, and associates in different locations.
• Knowledge of syndicated data such as IRI a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences in E-Commerce and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Knowledge of syndication channels and content service providers (moved from Education)

Requirements

Education and Specific Experience Requirements

• BA in Marketing, Business, or related field or equivalent discipline preferred
• A minimum of Five years' experience in trade marketing, brand marketing, or marketing management (experience in the food industry would be an asset)
• Experience managing a brand across multiple markets.
• Experience in management and execution of budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
• You have prior experience in Trade Marketing.* Understanding of grocery purchasing behavior and the Consumer-Packaged Goods marketplace.
• 1-2 years of retail, sales, event or trade marketing experience, e-commerce preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• A curious self-starter, able to work independently without excessive oversight
• An effective multi-tasker that can set priorities and schedule work activities
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to present, converse and report professionally to Lactalis Leadership.
• Teamwork, good communication skills to work closely across departments.
• Should possess strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Highly motivated, dynamic, efficient, and fast learning
• Positive attitude, flexibility and a strong work ethic are critical to thriving in this position.
• You have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data.
• You thrive in matrix environments and are adept at influencing and coordinating with different stakeholders.

Other

- Ability to travel as needed domestically, approx.. 85% of the time. Overnight as needed.

- Marketing position does require driving to attend brand exposure opportunities, retail stores, meetings, events, shows, broker business relation matters, business/product related prospects

This is an on-site position.

Full-Time

Overtime/weekends

Eligibility to participate in Incentive Plan.

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.? This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period;? However, this would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to?move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.?Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information.?? Air travel required when active participation in meetings outside the office are deemed necessary.?

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.

Office: This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.? This job requires interaction with others on a regularly basis.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Manager, Foodservice based in Minneapolis, MN or Buffalo, NY preferably.

The Trade Manager for our Foodservice business at Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. (Yoplait, GoGurt, Oui, Ratio, Mountain High) is the financial engine behind our entire Foodservice commercial operation. This leader is responsible for the overall strategic design, financial modeling, governance, and control of all trade promotional funding and spending across every Foodservice channel of business. This includes managing trade spend for National Broadliners (e.g., Sysco, US Foods), National Chains, Power Regional Distributors, Buying Groups (UniPro), FMCs/GPOs, and all highly regulated channels (WIC, K-12). The primary objective is to maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) of every trade dollar, ensure forecasting accuracy, and instill best-in-class trade compliance and deduction management practices across the sales organization.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Trade Investment Strategy & Planning: Own the annual and quarterly trade budget for the entire Foodservice P&L. Design, model, and recommend optimal trade structures by channel (Broadline, Chain, Regional, FMC, GPO, WIC/K-12) to align with commercial objectives and maximize net revenue.

Trade Governance & Compliance: Establish, document, and enforce company policies for all trade spending. Serve as the gatekeeper for all exceptions, ensuring that programs align with legal requirements, internal controls, and trade reporting standards.

Trade System Ownership: Oversee the end-to-end functionality and data integrity of the Trade Management system. Drive continuous improvement in trade planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Deduction Management & Leakage Control: Lead the cross-functional effort to minimize unauthorized deductions and trade leakage. Work closely with Finance and Sales to validate, investigate, and resolve all claims from distributors and customers in a timely manner.

Commercial Performance & ROI Analysis: Conduct robust post-contract analysis on major programs and promotions, providing the Vice President of Sales and executive leadership with actionable insights on where to reallocate funds to drive higher ROI and profitable growth.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field, MBA preferred
• Experience: 7+ years in Trade Management, Sales Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with significant experience in a high-volume, promotional industry (Foodservice, CPG, or related Food Manufacturing).
• Technical Skills (preferred): Expert-level Excel modeling and hands-on experience as a power user of a major TPM platform (e.g., Vistex, SAP, BluePlanner, Blacksmith).
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the P&L from Gross Sales to Operating Income, with proven success in managing and influencing trade spend to drive bottom-line results.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations to ours

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a International Trade Compliance Specialist for First Quality Consumer Products located in McElhattan, PA.

This position will ensure that the company’s import and export activities comply with all applicable U.S. and international trade laws including, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and partner government agency requirements. Responsible for managing all aspects of global logistics, customs compliance, documentation, financial impacts, and risks for raw materials, machinery, components, and finished goods. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery, minimizing delays, and maintaining compliance with global trade regulations.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Manage the import and export process of raw materials, machinery, parts, and finished goods aligned with production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all international trade regulations, U.S. and foreign customs laws, and manufacturing-specific import/export requirements.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain shipping and customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL partners to coordinate timely and cost-effective global shipments.
• Collaborate with internal teams—procurement, production, quality, warehousing, legal, and product development to assess trade compliance implications of new products or markets —to align logistics with supply chain needs.
• Track shipments in real time and proactively resolve any issues with customs clearance or logistics delays.
• Optimize logistics operations and reduce transportation costs through vendor negotiation and process improvements.
• Develop strategic international strategies to deliver the lowest cost options while limiting risk of finished goods sales as well as raw materials and machinery procurement.
• Maintain records in accordance with company policy and support internal and government audits as needed.
• Stay informed of changes in tariffs, sanctions, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Obtain and manage import/export licenses, certificates, and permits (including, but not limited to, customs bonds and powers of attorney) as required.
• Manage international partner relationships and well as implement a network of partners that supports all First Quality requirements
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on international trade compliance policies and procedures
• Assist with internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions to mitigate compliance risks.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export operations, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, and global trade regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, or equivalent.
• Experience with customs documentation, shipping procedures, and international logistics.
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Skills/competencies requirements:

• Licensed Customer Broker, required
• Certified Internal Trade Professional, preferred
• Certified Export Specialist (CES), preferred

** Travel to plants expected with a target of 20% or less**

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at to complete our online application.