Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized bilingualProduct Managerto join our Miami headquarters team on a full-time on-site basis. This key role will coordinate the product flow of exotic fruits from Latin America and Asia ensuring quality and availability for distribution to major retail partners across the U.S. and Canada.
In this role youll work cross-functionally with internal teams and an Ecuador-based back office to manage logistics maintain accurate data in the FAMOUS ERP system and ensure timely procurement of packing materials for warehouse operations in Miami Texas and California. This position reports directly to executive leadership and requires strong coordination analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking:Act as a product owner by aligning initiatives with company goals.
- Clear Communication:Drive alignment across teams and prevent miscommunication.
- Influence Without Authority:Motivate cross-functional teams through collaboration not hierarchy.
- Customer Service Mentality:Prioritize client satisfaction with empathy and efficiency.
- Time Management & Prioritization:Focus on high-impact work and minimize distractions.
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability:Address challenges proactively and remain flexible.
- Stakeholder Engagement:Build relationships with internal teams vendors and executives.
Product Coordination & Inbound Management
- Monitor and track inbound shipments from growers/exporters.
- Coordinate product arrivals with forecasts and warehouse capacity.
- Maintain inventory and arrival data in FAMOUS.
- Liaise between internal departments including logistics QA and sales.
ERP & Administrative Oversight
- Maintain product records in FAMOUS ERP (lots pricing QC reports documentation).
- Analyze purchasing and logistics performance metrics.
Packing Materials & Supplies Management
- Track packing material inventory across U.S. warehouse locations.
- Coordinate purchasing and delivery of materials to warehouses and overseas origins.
- Monitor POs confirm deliveries and update costs with suppliers.
- Flag and escalate delays or cost discrepancies.
Supplier & International Coordination
- Communicate product flow packing specs and material updates with the Ecuador-based team.
- Coordinate packing requirements with growers and exporters.
Quality & Retail Program Support
- Partner with QA to meet retail quality standards and certification requirements.
- Support retail programs by ensuring correct labeling packaging and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Agribusiness Supply Chain Logistics or International Trade.
- 5 years experience in fresh produce operations procurement or coordination.
- Direct experience with exotic or tropical fruit preferred.
- Proficiency with FAMOUS ERP is required.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office Suite skills.
- Knowledge of food safety/traceability programs (FSMA Global G.A.P.) is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in reporting and data entry.
- Excellent communicator able to work across departments and cultures.
- Strong problem-solving skills under time constraints.
- Self-starter with initiative and team collaboration skills.
Work Schedule
Full-time on-site at Miami FL headquarters.
Travel
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:$70000 $80000 annually (based on experience)
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health Insurance:
- Medical Dental & Vision 75% employer-paid for employees
- 50% employer-paid for dependent coverage
- Insurance Coverage (at no cost to the employee):
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- $50000 Life Insurance Policy
- Retirement Plan:
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.