NorthFork FrozenPremium frozen meals and snacks built for reliable cross-border cold chains.

U.S.–Japan Export & Cold-Chain Compliance Lead for Frozen Foods

Supply Chain & LogisticsUnited States / Japan / Remote

The work

Role: U.S.–Japan export, cold-chain and market-entry compliance lead

Project overview

NorthFork Frozen is preparing a U.S.–Japan export pilot for premium frozen meals and snacks. The company needs a cold-chain and trade-compliance specialist to translate its product, packaging and logistics requirements into a dependable route to Japanese importers and retail partners.

Scope and responsibilities

• Review ingredients, processing methods, packaging formats, storage temperatures and intended retail use.

• Recommend HS classifications and identify the supporting product information required for each item.

• Map U.S. export and Japanese import requirements, including food documentation, labelling, allergen disclosures and cold-chain records.

• Define hand-offs among the manufacturer, freight forwarder, cold-storage operator, importer of record, customs broker and local distributor.

• Build a repeatable shipment-readiness process covering document checks, temperature controls, escalation points and release planning.

Required background

Practical experience with frozen food exports, Japanese food-import requirements or cross-border cold-chain operations. The contributor should be able to explain regulatory and logistics risks clearly and identify where licensed customs, legal or food-safety professionals must provide formal advice.

Expected outcomes

NorthFork expects a product classification matrix, a Japan market-entry and cold-chain compliance roadmap, a shipment document checklist and a final operating review. Success means the company can prepare a controlled pilot shipment with documented responsibilities, traceability requirements and risk controls.

About the company

Premium frozen meals and snacks built for reliable cross-border cold chains.

Proposed terms

Share class: Class A Common Stock — 1 vote per share; standard dividend and economic rights

Terms shown are proposed by the company, indicative and non-binding until a written agreement is accepted by both parties. Seek independent professional advice.