Our client based in Hayward, CA is looking for an exceptional Quality Control Specialist/Production Assistant provides leadership and guidance to the plant in Food Safety, Product Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices. This position is responsible for all plan and production activities involving quality assurance and regulatory compliance. This position is at a primary processing facility in the Seafood Industry.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :
• Oversees all sampling and testing of products and environment to ensure food safety and customer specifications are met.
• Ability to implement and manage all HACCP functions.
• Reviews and manages records for all inspections related to incoming and outgoing products, ensuring corrective actions are taken and documented.
• Maintains and develops all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are met.
• Implements and oversees the training of supervisors and processors to ensure QC and GMP standards and practices are met.
• Oversees the sanitation monitoring programs, ensuring all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP’s) are followed and maintained.
• Oversees the accuracy of all receiving documents.
• Reviews and manages all label requirements and verification reports.
• Team oriented and possesses the ability to work with personnel from all levels of the company
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge & Skills:
• High School graduate/GED preferred plus course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience required
• Must be reliable/dependable and attention to detail
• HACCP certified
• Possesses interpersonal skill to interface professionally with internal staff and customers in person and through email.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to set priorities to remain on task and meet deadlines with the flexibility to multi-task as needed
• Proficient use of computers is required, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in Spanish in speaking and writing is a plus

Please reply by sending your resume, cover page and salary expectations to jobs@advaiz.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is a Seafood Distribution Company in Fremont, CA is looking for an English and Chinese (bilingual) speaking full cycle Accountant who is responsible for all areas relating to financial/accounting. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practice and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Utilizes computerized accounting software programs (QuickBooks, Excel, Word) to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Safeguard assets and assures accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Manages the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general and entity accounting, cost accounting and etc.
• Develops, improves, and issues timely monthly financial records for President and/or COO.
• Assures financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Manages logistics of importation process
• Works closely with COO and Human Resources in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components.
• Interfaces with outside audit firms, banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agents, credit card companies, and collection agencies.
• Provides a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of Finance to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought after department goal.
• Manages the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Accounting department
• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the company policies and applicable law.
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge & Skills:
• Bachelor Degree (B.A) but Master’s preferred. CPA license is preferred.
• Five or more related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advance in Quickbook. Intermediate computer skills and word processing.
• Good mathematical background
• Some experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follows through with minimum direction

Please reply by sending your resume, cover page and salary expectations to jobs@advaiz.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client based in Union City, CA is looking for an exceptional Logistics Coordinator. The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for following the procedure for importation of goods from supplier location to final destination. Will be responsible for maintaining inventory related transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Confirm required documents are received to begin importation process.
• Files importation entry with broker.
• Maintain department calendar with container arrivals and updates regularly.
• Maintains filing system.
• Confirms customs and FDA clearance upon arrival of container.
• Coordinates containers from port to final destination while in compliance to US regulations.
• Confirms receipt of product and invoices customers accordingly.
• Tracks the transportation and distribution of inventory.
• Assist buyers and sales team in administrative processes upon request.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• 2+ years experience in administrative support and customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard business office software.

Please reply by sending your resume, cover page and salary expectations to jobs@advaiz.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Our seafood distributor client based in Union City, CA is looking for a seasonal Account Executive. Responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through close in an assigned territory. Develops and implements agreed upon Marketing Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer base in the marketing area. Works within the sales and support teams for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager
• Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service
• Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Complete understanding of pricing and proposal models
• Demonstrates the ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers
• Maximizes all opportunities in the process of closing a sale resulting in the taking of market share from larger competitors
• Sells consultatively and makes recommendations to prospects and clients of the various solutions the company offers to their business issues
• Assists in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Maintain contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of Client Satisfaction
• Communicate customer requests to management
• Assist in completing price changes within the department
• Develops annual business plan in conjunction with Sales Manager, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus the Sales Associate on meeting or exceeding sales quota
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge & Skills:
• Experience in seafood sales is preferred
• Proven ability to achieve sales quotas
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Ability to communicate with associates and customers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follows through with minimum direction

Please reply by sending your resume, cover page and salary expectations to jobs@advaiz.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client based in Fremont is looking for a full-time Sales Coordinator. They are specialized in supermarket chains, grocery outlets and food service chains as our major accounts.

Primary Purpose & Function:
• Works directly with the sales team to achieve ultimate sales potential. Responsible to handle a wide range of customer support and logistics related tasks.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Assists sales team in administrative processes for preparing customer orders for entry by providing numbers, descriptions, special requirements, and other data necessary to complete the order entry format for systems entry.
• Receives, edits, runs verifications, enters data, schedules, emails, and telephone orders.
• Maintains the necessary liaison to ensure proper administration of policies set forth to govern pricing, order entry, and product returns.
• Initiates and complete necessary follow-up of open orders to provide data pertinent to availability on existing orders.
• Maintains the necessary data required to measure existing service levels in consideration of performance as well as distributor performance.
• Reviews letter of credits and credit status of customers/orders before making shipments. Determine appropriate method of shipping including designation of container loads.
• Coordinates flow of returned material.
• Coordinates with Accounting as required to resolve financial charges, foreign tax and insurance issues.
• Works with Accounting to issue credits, debits and freight charges as needed.
• Issues internal invoices for stock transfers to other locations.
• Makes arrangements with freight forwarders for customer pick-ups and prepare export documents as needed. Arrange for inspections as required.
• Confirms required documents received to begin importation process
• Files importation entry with broker
• Maintains department calendar with container arrivals and updates regularly
• Confirms customs and FDA clearance upon arrival of container
• Communicates with headquarter on container tracking
• Coordinates containers from port to final destination while in compliance to US regulations
• Confirms receipt of products and invoices customer accordingly.
• Tracks the transportation and distribution of inventory.
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge & Skills:
• Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Business Administration preferred
• Two years or more related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate computer skills and word processing.
• Good mathematical background
• Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems
• Must enjoy working with customers from different cultures be knowledgeable in order entry with excellent keyboard skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follows through with minimum direction
• Fluent in writing and speaking in English is required. Fluent in Vietnamese, Spanish or/and Chinese is a plus

Please reply by sending your resume, cover page and salary expectations to jobs@advaiz.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.