Charlie's Produce Salt Lake City , UT 84101
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Charlie's Produce - Who We Are
Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.
With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for likeminded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.
What we offer:
An amazing company culture!
Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
Paid vacations, paid holidays.
Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
Coverage under State Sick Leave.
100% Pre-Paid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Additional Compensation Details:
Salary Information Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
90-day performance-based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Responsibilities
The Role
This position will be responsible for the management of the procurement team and overall department performance for the division. This includes maintaining and analyzing warehousing data and understanding JIT supply chain management and forecasting.
Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To
Directly supervise and mentor purchasing personnel
Oversee team workflow/responsibilites ona day-to-day basis, assist other eram members with planning and problem solving internally and externally.
Oversight of department performance metrics to include margins, inventory, category management and shrinkage/spoilage.
Negotiate competitive FOB pricing, volume opportunities, contracts and rebate agreements.
Hold vendors accountable to fill rate, good delivery standards, communication and pricing schedules.
Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival.
Communicate effectively to divisions management and/or staff
Leverage data analysis tools to monitor, report and make decisions on items, commodities and business trends.
Maintain awareness of market trends, technology and food safety
Maintain awareness of Company's marketing strategies and competitive activity
All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality
Some travel required: visiting growers & attending produce conventions.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of perishable food procurement experience
Strong purchasing knowledge in the procurement of raw materials, ingredients and food packaging supplies
Strong negotiating skills
Strong Math & Writing skills required to quickly multiply & add cases/pallets & calculate product cost, market, & margin
Proficient in effectively managing a dynamic workload that entails both time-sensitive daily responsibilities as well as less time-bound tasks, ensuring timely completion of assigned workload.
Be able to set priorities for selt and others, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives by working a flexible schedule
Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel, Word, & Outlook
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with direct reports, vendors and peers
Supplemental Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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