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Produce Buyer

Job Description: 

California Produce  Wholesalers is located minutes away from the largest produce market in the U.S.  We have established relationships with key market suppliers offering top quality and access to the best of the best.

We are currently seeking an experienced Produce Buyer in Commerce, CA. This individual will be responsible for securing produce at optimal price from approved vendors. The ideal candidate will know how to handle high volume and will be well organized.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 3-5 years of Purchasing experience in Produce
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Good computer skills, able to work with software such as Microsoft Word and Excel 
  • Bilingual is a plus
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, weather/seasons and economic conditions to anticipate consumer-buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
  • Must have knowledge of produce specific information such as growing seasons, inflation / deflation cycles, inventory experience, and knowledge of pricing.
  • Establish and adjust selling prices by monitoring costs, competitive factors and supply and demand while also working with sales staff to obtain information about customer specific needs and preferences.
  • Examine, select, order and purchase products at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other established factors.
  • Responsible for the management of perishable inventory purchased by daily review of item usage, sales, inventory adjustments, and the creation of purchase orders to replenish inventory.
  • Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly usage/profit reports for review and budget compliance on a same schedule basis.
  • Work in conjunction with senior management on any additional projects or needs.