Job Duties:
• Manage all quality initiatives of the two manufacturing plants
• Create and update quality programs to comply with USDA, FDA regulations and third party auditor (BRC, Silliker).
• Develop and maintain microbiological testing program (product/environmental) for J1
• Interface with the FDA for J2
• Interface with USDA for J1
• Respond to Noncompliance Reports from the USDA; institute corrective actions to non-compliance issues
• Respond to FDA violations
• Manage the quality systems for co-packers
• Create and update as necessary co-packer vendor auditing program
• Perform quality audits at co-packers and major ingredient vendors
• Provide support to marketing and R&D for the development of new products; approve ingredients, packaging labels
• Manage organic certification program for J2 and the company
• Update quality index report on a weekly basis
• Update trending reports for consumer complaints to track and minimize complaints
• Advise marketing on how to respond to consumer complaints and consumer inquiries
• Make corrective actions to quality issues as a result of consumer complaints
• Create and maintain co-packer vendor auditing program
• Manage department staff; hire, train, assign responsibilities and impose disciplinary actions
• Research for current regulations and food quality trends

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-7 years of experience in QA/QC working in food industry
• Firm understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Knowledge of QA monitoring, auditing, and inspection protocols and systems
• Knowledge of lab operation, equipment, and tests and testing protocols
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to food processing/manufacturing

Job Duties:
• Analyze and report monthly category/brand/market overview to sales
• Understand how the Company goes to market with customers utilizing a full understanding of the customer’s strategies, policies & key personnel, as well as Company’s trade, pricing, & product strategies & key personnel
• Deliver accurate and timely customer tracking reports that increase deduction trend visibility and meet business needs
• Liaison with sales coordinators, Regional sales managers, brokers, distributors and other sources for support of Sales.
• Conduct trend analysis to drive continuous improvement related to Sales and systems
• Work with contracted entities to resolve pricing discrepancies
• Collect up-to-date information on the status of orders from sales departments
• Keep accurate records of monthly and annual sales figures
• Create sales reports to present to sales managers and/or customers
• Assist in measuring, tracking, and communicating progress of deduction analysis on a regular basis
• Help create and update sales presentation, price list, and specification
• Coordinate sales request for POS, materials and samples for existing products
• Update various sales related spreadsheets such as price list, specification
• Main contact for broker assistance
• Function as the main conduit for communication between the corporate office and the Sales team in the field
• Update various sales related spreadsheets
• Interface with other departments on Sales requests
• Assist on various miscellaneous sales projects

Requirements:
• BS in Accounting, Finance, Biz Admin, Economics preferred
• 4+ years of experience in related field
• SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Analytical, Organized, Team Player, Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail, strong negotiation and decision making skills

Job Duties:
• Closely monitoring and analyzing business performance, share trends, competitive activity and other market data from Symphony IRI and/or internal reporting systems to help identify business opportunities or issues
• Supporting sales team needs by helping develop and execute all marketing and promotions activities and retailer-specific products
• Working with designer to develop product packaging and promotions materials, while ensuring adherence to brand architecture and style
• Assisting in the creation of sales and marketing presentations
• Managing all day-to-day marketing-related activities, including cross-functional project management and implementation, creative development and business analyses
• Maintaining all brand assets and updating brand website
• Assisting in the development of and maintaining brand budget and marketing calendar.
• Processing marketing-related invoices and tracking brand spending
• Assisting in the coordination of and participating in market research activities
• Working with Senior Brand Manager to manage new product development projects from conception through execution (pricing, positioning, packaging, research, etc.), by working collaboratively with different functions
• Working with vendors on execution of consumer marketing and advertising programs, including displays and merchandising, online, in-store, social media programs, etc.
• Completing all forms and paperwork that pertain to the brand as required (e.g. writing briefs, project proposals, etc.)
• Assisting in management of external vendors and partners as appropriate (e.g., advertising, PR, market research agencies, etc.)
• Manage Packaging approval process with internal department and outside print vendors
• Manage timelines and deliverables for new product development
• Manage coupon clearing house(coupon entry and tracking, invoicing, cost management, trends)
• Execute promotional materials, programs, and events
• Execute Market Research
• Develop coupons, consumer and trade ads, and sales materials
• Key contact for consumer response and key filter/evaluator for marketing and programs
• Maintain and update consumer and trade websites
• Write and help edit marketing copy for packaging, website, consumer promotions
• Process marketing related contracts and invoices
• Assist on various miscellaneous marketing/sales projects

Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience food industry preferred

Job Duties:
• Responsible for maintaining records by accurately recording day to day financial transactions
• Maintain complete filing system to support financial records
• Prepare checks, payments and bank deposits
• Ad-hoc reporting, to include, but not limited to, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports/statements
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and income statement accounts
• Credit card, bank, cash deposit, bank statement reconciliations
• Check and verify source documents such as invoices & receipts employee expense reports
• Assist with semimonthly payroll as needed

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4-6 years in accounting, financial systems, budgets, reporting, data analysis, auditing, taxation and advice and month end close experience
• General knowledge of accounting principles and theory and bookkeeping practices
• Attention to detail and ability to multi task with multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and flexibility while working with all levels of the organization
• Strong business written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
• Proficient in using QuickBooks, Excel
• Good mathematical and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and find create solutions
• Bilingual (English and Korean)
• Ability to work required extended hours to meet departmental deadlines

Job Duties:
• Responsible for the sales & marketing of food-grade amino acid & food ingredient products for US & Canada
• Establish sales & marketing plans, strategies for the products
• New customer development for food-grade amino acid in functional food, nutraceuticals and personal care industry.
• Visit customers, attend trade shows to get general information and introduce our items
• Negotiate with customers about price and volume
• Report to general manager about market situation, sales & marketing strategies, contracts, activity plan, etc.
• Manage sales & marketing expenses
• Complete requests and provide documentation/reports to HQ in Korea

Requirements:
• Functional/Nutraceutical ingredient sales experience is highly preferred.
• Functional/Nutraceutical ingredient industry network and knowledge is highly preferred
• Education: Bachelor degree
• Experience: 5+ years