Job Description:
At Indianapolis Fruit Company (Indy Fruit), our distribution network and premium supply chain provide our team the necessary tools to deliver a full-service retail experience for our customers that will differentiate them from competition and provide great opportunities for success. Indy Fruit team members thrive in our dynamic and collaborative environment in this fast paced and ever-changing industry.
Indy Fruit recognizes the importance of being able to provide our team members and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package. We provide a comprehensive and competitive package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.
Since 1947, Indy Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued retail partners throughout the Midwest. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our company growth.
Opportunity to execute and improve the following areas:
The Vice President of Procurement will contribute to the strategy, planning, and business performance management for Indianapolis Fruit Company.
In this role the successful candidate will become an essential leader, responsible to manage the purchasing of assigned products competitively to specification.
Efficiently build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners in collaboration with the sales team.
This role will succeed by improving inventory turns, reduce out of stock, control shrink and maintain FIFO inventory.
Negotiate product contracts and accruals and act on marketing ads, money maker offerings, and pricing available from shippers.
Effectively provide cost and market trends to the retail marketing staff for the development of books and daily selling opportunities.
Hire, develop, and manage the performance of buyers using Key Performance Indicators, Key Measurements, and discretionary means of evaluation.
Competencies, Education, and Skills to be Successful:
Indy Fruit recognizes the importance of being able to provide our team members and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package. We provide a comprehensive and competitive package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.
Since 1947, Indy Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued retail partners throughout the Midwest. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our company growth.
Opportunity to execute and improve the following areas:
The Vice President of Procurement will contribute to the strategy, planning, and business performance management for Indianapolis Fruit Company.
In this role the successful candidate will become an essential leader, responsible to manage the purchasing of assigned products competitively to specification.
Efficiently build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners in collaboration with the sales team.
This role will succeed by improving inventory turns, reduce out of stock, control shrink and maintain FIFO inventory.
Negotiate product contracts and accruals and act on marketing ads, money maker offerings, and pricing available from shippers.
Effectively provide cost and market trends to the retail marketing staff for the development of books and daily selling opportunities.
Hire, develop, and manage the performance of buyers using Key Performance Indicators, Key Measurements, and discretionary means of evaluation.
Competencies, Education, and Skills to be Successful:
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Bachelor’s degree in business or related area of study required
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Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and common E Mail systems
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Retail Grocery Channel – Specific, proven experience developing a portfolio of products for grocery retailers and developing a network to service the specialty independent grocery channel. Direct and recent experience in product procurement into these accounts.
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Customer-Team Experience – History of consistently using individual customer goals, strategies and capabilities to tailor programs that generate success for both company and customer.
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Valid identification or driver’s license (if appropriate)
Benefits:
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Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages)
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Paid Time Off & Holidays
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401(k) with Company Match
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Company vehicle, fuel card, cellphone, and laptop
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Weekly Pay
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.
Compensation/Salary:
$90,000-$105,000 per year
Confidential Job:
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