Ayco Farms, based in Pompano Beach, FL, is a premier supplier of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from multiple growing and shipping points throughout the world. We grow at our own farms and sell to the top national supermarkets and distributors. We continue to experience dramatic growth and diversification, including our recent expansion to the western U.S., with the launch of Ayco West.
We are now seeking a talented and experienced Asparagus Procurement/Grower Relations Specialist based at our home office in South Florida. In this new and critical role you will have the following responsibilities:
- Procure large quantities of asparagus, snow peas, sugar snaps and other commodities from growers and other suppliers in Peru and Mexico.
- Oversee assigned growers in produce harvest, packing and quality control.
- Facilitate new and existing grower relationships to meet supply chain volume requirements.
- Perform ongoing grower performance analysis and apply results to business decisions.
- Network and cultivate industry and grower contacts to help fulfill future acquisition requirements.
- Manage the process related to working with growers to estimate volume and sizing; assist in forecasting and planning.
- Collaborate with sales and commodity management to forecast volume needs, harvest and packing timing.
- Schedule harvesting to coincide with markets to optimize prices and returns.
- Track and communicate inventory levels and produce quality at pack houses and storage facilities.
- Proactively communicate with growers to facilitate compliance requirements for supplier approval and food safety.
Qualified candidates MUST have the following experience:
- Two or more years of experience procuring asparagus and other fresh produce from Peru and Mexico.
- Local to South Florida.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Proficiency MS Office - Word, Excel required.
- Fluent English/Spanish.
- Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and evenings as necessary.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Multi-tasking skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and remain flexible.
- Customer-Focused.
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines while accomplishing team objectives.
- Able to effectively negotiate with ability to close the deal.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
We offer a competitive compensation package with a base salary and performance bonus along with a solid benefit package.
Please submit your resume, including recent salary history.
