Full-Time
Logistics Associate
Roland Foods
51-200 employees
Imports and distributes global specialty foods
Compensation Overview
$60k - $75k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Three days on-site per week required.
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is strongly desired.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, import, export, or a related field.
- High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Assist with purchase order and container-level follow-up to ensure orders move from supplier readiness through final warehouse receipt.
- Track shipment milestones, monitor estimated times of arrival, and proactively flag delays to the Logistics team, Sales, Replenishment, and warehouses.
- Review shipping documents for accuracy before submission, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates, and arrival notices.
- Support customs and regulatory compliance by coordinating documentation for Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and Customs exams or holds.
- Monitor demurrage, detention, storage, and other accessorial risks and escalate potential cost exposure before charges are incurred.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, truckers, suppliers, and warehouses to support timely clearance and delivery.
- Maintain accurate landed cost, freight, duty, and shipment-related data in enterprise resource planning and shipment tracking systems.
- Assist with invoice review and discrepancy resolution for freight, broker, drayage, storage, and warehouse charges.
- Support internal reporting and key performance indicator tracking, including on-time delivery, port delays, customs holds, carrier performance, and shipment exceptions.
- Help maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation for import, customs, and shipment tracking workflows.
- Support issue resolution for inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, short shipments, overages, and missing documents.
- Process inbound shipments in enterprise resource planning systems to ensure inventory is available for orders.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and work cross-functionally.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated track record of identifying problems and developing solutions.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Roland Foods imports and distributes a wide range of specialty foods from around the world to restaurants, food service providers, gourmet retailers, and individual consumers. It sources premium global ingredients through multigenerational vendor relationships and distributes them at scale, emphasizing quality and authenticity. Unlike many competitors, Roland Foods leverages its long history (founded in 1934) and deep supplier network to provide reliable access to a curated selection of high-end ingredients for the culinary market. The company’s goal is to support culinary exploration by making globally sourced, high-quality ingredients available to professional and home cooks through extensive distribution and strong vendor partnerships.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$125M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1934
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 ifiGOURMET integration strengthened Chicago and San Francisco market coverage.
- June and July 2026 bulletins highlight active tariff management, logistics control, and crop intelligence.
- Frederick facility began orders July 27, 2026, expanding capacity for frozen, refrigerated, dry goods.
What critics are saying
- FDA recalled Roland Tahini in February 2024 after Salmonella contamination from sampling.
- Roland caviar recall and octopus class action expose recurring labeling and safety scrutiny.
- Import-dependent sourcing faces tariff and crop volatility, directly threatening margins and supply continuity.
What makes Roland Foods unique
- Roland Foods spans 80-plus years of specialty imports, anchored by global supplier relationships.
- Keith Dougherty fused ifiGOURMET into AUI Fine Foods, extending sweets and bakery reach.
- Frederick County hub supports six distribution centers, strengthening nationwide fulfillment speed.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 4%Vestar Capital Partners has completed the recapitalization of Roland Foods, LLC, a leading purveyor of global ingredients. The transaction includes a significant growth capital investment and refinancing of Roland Foods' credit facilities. This positions the company for continued organic growth and future acquisitions. Terms were not disclosed. Vestar and Roland Foods' CEO Keith Dougherty expressed enthusiasm for the ongoing partnership and future expansion opportunities.
Roland Foods was also previously acquired by Vestar Capital Partners in 2013 and the company has more recently ventured into the baking industry and acquired ifiGourmet in 2023.
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Ingredients company Roland Foods has announced its acquisition of IfiGourmet, an importer and distributor of bakery, confectionery and ice cream products.