JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview: Grip Tight Tools was established in 2001 as a manufacturer, importer, wholesaler and supplier of quality hardware, outdoor granite and Blue sandstone products. We have a wide customer base including hardware wholesalers and distributors, outdoor stone and granite distributors, hardware stores, paint stores, building supply, lumber yards and a variety of other major chain stores.
Grip Tight Tools offers an environment for career-driven individuals seeking to make a solid contribution to our company objectives and their own career advancement. We offer a competitive base salary, company sponsored discount programs and paid time off.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a friendly and responsible Purchase and Logistics manager to join our team! This person will be detailed oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task successfully. At GTT there is no ceiling for growth, you can build your career here as long as you are committed, reliable, and sincere.
The perfect candidate will meet the following criteria:
· Fluent in English – both written and spoken, with strong communication skills for reading, writing, and business correspondence.
· Experienced in Import Logistics – a solid understanding of international shipping, customs procedures, documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders.
· Background in Sourcing and Purchasing – proven ability to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, manage RFQs, and monitor supplier performance.
· Managerial Experience – prior experience supervising teams, setting priorities, and ensuring timely execution of department objectives.
In addition to qualifications, the candidate should be capable of personally executing and managing the execution of the following key duties, together with other team members:
1. Supplier and vendor management
2. Purchase order processing and follow-up
3. Inventory and shipment tracking
4. Process optimization and reporting
5. Product sourcing and cost negotiation
6. Import and logistics coordination
7. Quality control coordination
8. Cross-functional communication with sales, operations, and finance teams

SKILLS: (ADVANCED MICROSOFT SKILL SETS REQUIRED)

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Word
• Highly skilled in Quick Books
• Highly familiar with sales & marketing processes.
• Operations experience a plus but not required.
  Experience: Minimum 5-10 years in import purchasing & import logistics
  References: 2 Prior References (preferred)
  Core Values: Respect, Honesty and Hard work are the core values of our company and we hire employees that have the same values.

DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES CLASSIFIED BY DIVISION

Duties for the Import Logistics :
1. Follow up and process international ocean import shipments.
2. Negotiate rates with various shipping lines and determine the most effective route.
3. Follow up with custom brokers on the customs clearance process.
4. Schedule deliveries to company warehouses (inbound) with trucking companies and/or our drivers.
5. Arrange the shipping documents for customs brokerage team to get the customs release and to insure ISF filing.
6. Entering shipments (bills and bill payments) in our QuickBooks system. Calculating the overall expenses per shipment (broadcasted expenses) and determine the expense ratio to reflect landed cost in QuickBooks.

DUTIES FOR PURCHASING:

1. Organize and maintain the main company /Purchase email.
2. Inventory broadcast management and creating purchase orders.
3. Following up with vendors during production and handling any issues that may come-up.
4. New product development: assist buyers with market study analysis, selecting vendors through research, negotiating prices, preparing new product details, creating item codes (UPC, etc.) and coordinate for the packaging designs with the marketing team. This process takes place when a new product is assigned for development.