Supply Chain Assistant

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, seeks a Supply Chain Assistant in Alabama with a hybrid work model. The role involves managing supply chain activities such as import/export, transportation, and quality assurance. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a competitive salary, immediate health coverage, and paid vacation. Join a company committed to inclusivity and employee growth.
Work Location Type: Green Bay, WI - Hybrid

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

Are you ready to drive logistics excellence in a dynamic role that makes a real impact? Join Imperial Supplies as a Supply Chain Assistant and play a vital part in the efficient flow of our supply chain operations! This position is ideal for someone passionate about logistics, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service to internal and external partners.

At Imperial, people come first. Here’s what we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid / Remote schedule
• Monday – Friday work schedule, no nights, or weekends
• Immediate medical, dental, vision; 18 days paid vacation, 6 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!

About the Role:

As our Supply Chain Assistant, you’ll work under the guidance of the Director of Logistics & Trade Compliance to manage essential supply chain activities, including import/export, transportation, and quality assurance. You’ll communicate directly with freight forwarders and global suppliers, track shipments, maintain key data for our vendors, and help ensure that our supply chain runs as seamlessly as possible.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate records of import/export transactions and ensure compliance with requirements from Grainger and Imperial.
• Update and manage the Foreign Vendor Database and Container Tracking for volume forecasts.
• Coordinate logistics with freight forwarders and suppliers for timely cargo bookings.
• Provide cost-effective freight estimates and transportation support for Imperial’s Drop-Ship Program.
• Accurately complete Importer Security Filings (ISF) before deadlines.
• Deliver top-notch customer service for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Monitor and report on open VOCs (Voice of Customer) and follow up with relevant departments.
• Track and report on KPIs, offering recommendations for continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:
• Education: Technical school graduate, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Ideally, 1–3 years in transportation, freight forwarding, or distribution operations.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

If you’re ready to jump into a hands-on role in the world of supply chain logistics, apply now to be part of our team!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.