Charlie's Produce
Wholesale Produce
Buyer
“Buyer at Charlie's Produce. Skills: Produce procurement, Vendor management, Inventory control. Analyze daily inventory reports. Maintain appropriate inventory levels”
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel to Mexico
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, High School diploma, Proficiency in PC skills, Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques, Background in inventory management, basic math skills, Ability to manage multiple tasks, Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, flexibility in workdays and hours, Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, Highly effective interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred, Ability to travel to Mexico, 3-4 times per year
What You'll Do.
Analyze daily inventory reports
Maintain appropriate inventory levels
Minimize out of stock issues
Address excess inventory
Address aged inventory
Determine optimal order quantities
Select and buy product
Develop strategies to maximize gross profit
Coordinate gross margin
Coordinate inventory turns
Recommend merchandise strategies
Manage merchandise strategies
Collaborate with sales
Identify merchandising opportunities
Propose programs for approval
Propose plans for approval
Negotiate product costs
Establish vendor relationships
Maintain vendor relationships
Identify new business opportunities
Assist in vendor rebate reconciliation
Resolve vendor claims
Follow best practices
Follow established processes
Demonstrate ownership of items managed
Demonstrate responsibility for items managed
Demonstrate ownership of results
Demonstrate responsibility for results
Report food safety compromises
Report quality compromises
Complete projects as assigned
Complete tasks as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with fellow buyers; Collaborate with sales; Support team members
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Interpersonal skills
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