Job Description:
Sunrise Produce is a leading independent distributor and processor located in Southern California. We are seeking a seasoned Produce Buyer to join our team. The right candidate would possess strong FOB buying skills, experience buying for a processor, local & family farm relationships, and the ability to assist in marketing efforts.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 3+ years produce buying experience
- Strong negotiating skills,
- Multiple task management,
- Be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives.
- Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel & Word
Physical Requirements:
- Candidate will need to be able to go into the cooler and look at their products daily.
- This will entail lifting cases and sacks of up to 50-lbs, opening and inspecting the product.
- This will be in a refrigerated environment that averages 34 degrees F
- Floors in these areas may be wet.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Continually identify and determine optimum sources of supply
- Manage service levels and inventory of assigned categories
- Make purchase decisions and manage process for order fulfillment
- Be responsible for procuring designated quality and quantity
- Minimize cost of goods
- Minimize shrinkage/spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Manage marketing/promotional funds, rebates, slotting fees and payment terms
- Manage USDA inspection process with necessary
- Negotiate revised billing resulting from USDA inspection reports when applicable
- Communicate favorable purchasing opportunities to management
- Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival
- Communicate effectively to all department supervisors.
- Seek opportunity/spot buys
- Monitor and report items/categories/business trends within assigned categories
- Maintain awareness of market trends, technology and food safety
- Maintain awareness of Company’s marketing strategies and competitive activity
- Ensure that product recalls are completed
- Participate in plant/QA tours.
Education:
- Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
