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Imports & Commodities Associate Business Manager

Wyoming, Michigan

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

SalesBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationForecastingLogisticsProcurementCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

Achieves desired business results for the NA Imports and Commodities team including value/profit analysis, market analysis, pricing analytics, and risk management.
Assists with new business development as a primary source of sales and margin growth.
Assists in Providing vision and understanding of core financial trends and performance metrics related to margin, earnings, expenses, sales volume, R.O.N.A., etc and business acumen for assigned categories.

Works directly with the divisions, chain accounts, and outside customers to drive new business development and make key commodity decisions.
Collaborates with the sales team and outside customers to identify target customers, introduce new products and diversify our customer portfolio in other segments (Retail, Industrial, non GFS Food Service).
Develops a working knowledge of commodity markets and the factors impacting the cost to recommend appropriate strategies to Leadership.
Develops divisional relationships to ensure customer feedback is used in making key commodity decisions.
Builds and leverages strong vendor relationships in meeting divisional needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor Degree in Business, Agri business, Logistics, Procurement, or related field is required.
Ability to make decisions and adapt to changing landscapes.
Ability to meet deadlines and move in a fast paced environment.
Experience with Google & Microsoft programs.
Experience sourcing commodity products.
Knowledge of interest/storage and RONA Calculations.
Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem solving capabilities
Must have the ability to multi‐task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.

Analytical skills to analyze and interpret data related to industry trends, pricing, margin performance, customer needs, etc.
Intermediate negotiation skills.

The Associate Business Manager helps develop select strategic vision to improve market opportunities to increase margin, sales, and case volumes for both internal and external customers.

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