Inventory & Sourcing Specialist

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Seattle, WA

43d•$34 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory & Sourcing Specialist facilitates inventory transactions, allocation, and order processes, and serves as a liaison among internal and external stakeholders, including warehouses, vendors, and customers. The role supports daily sales, inventory management, and product movement using ERP systems and real-world workflows, while ensuring accurate, efficient operational execution and compliance with seafood inventory and traceability standards. This position is based onsite at Trident Seafoods’ Seattle Ballard office, with the possibility of remote work on Fridays. The office is a temperature-controlled environment with adequate lighting and moderate noise. Remote employees must provide appropriate home office space. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Pay is USD $34.00–$37.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least five years of related work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Excel and data analysis skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize agilely, collaborate across teams, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory processes, operations, warehousing, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Associate degree preferred.
Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory and procurement best practices, import or export compliance, and regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support daily sales, inventory management, and product movement using knowledge of sales orders, fish purchase orders, and in-transit order processes in the ERP system and associated workflows.
Use available tools and technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and seamless operational execution.
Receive stock in compliance with seafood inventory and traceability standards.
Troubleshoot inbound and outbound order issues to ensure accurate data flow and timely shipments.
Resolve failed EDI transactions daily.
Create and track purchase orders, verify required approvals, and ensure vendors provide accurate traceability information for system entry.
Review and authorize outgoing payments; adhere to title protection requirements and import/export documentation protocols to minimize financial risk, with team support.
Partner with Quality Assurance to contain and monitor products while in transit or pending at third-party warehouses.
Manage stock transfers to consolidate inventory and prepare products for export.
Collaborate with operations, logistics, sales, and warehousing stakeholders; anticipate and mitigate potential issues through critical thinking and proactive problem-solving.
Provide inventory support related to customer claims and deductions.
Interact with third-party websites to facilitate business.
Work onsite to build team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

Benefits

Discretionary/performance-based incentives may be available to eligible full-time employees.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Optional HRA/HSA
Telemedicine
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Disability programs
Basic life and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO); initial full-time benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted based on relevant experience and prorated based on hire date
10 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Commuter programs