Charliesproduce1

Buyer - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

NegotiationForecastingExcelSupply ChainProcurementInventory ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeFood Safety

About the role

We are seeking an individual who possesses a genuine passion for sourcing the finest produce, cultivating mutually advantageous partnerships with growers, and actively contributing to the creation of value for both our customers and the organization.
This role entails the identification and acquisition of both conventional and organic products, catering to our Retail, Wholesale, and Food Service customers.
Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To:

Develop and implement strategies to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and managing costs.
Establish and maintain mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this team member will collaborate with fellow buyers to achieve well managed inventories.
Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department.
Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, with a proven track record in expediting and handling administrative tasks associated with fresh produce procurement.
In-depth knowledge of fresh produce commodities and related non-produce product lines.
Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key.
Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques.
Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours.

Strong basic math skills, including the capability to quickly calculate cases, pallets, product costs, and margins.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
Coverage under State Sick Leave.
100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
Analyze daily inventory reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimize out of stock issues, address excess and/or aged inventory, and determine optimal order quantities.

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are
Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company.
We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing.
The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE!
We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth.
Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.
With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

ion and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization

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