Job Description:
The Buyer position will be responsible for learning the procurement and buying duties here at MPG. Additional responsibilities will include replenishment buying, support of the procurement process, forecasting and analyzing market trends, work with growers and shippers, reporting and data analysis performed daily, supplier support, working as part of a produce procurement and sales teams and other duties as assigned.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 5+ years or Produce industry experience desirable
- Must be self-starter, motivated, detail oriented and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to learn, develop, and grow within the organization
- Requires excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with reporting, analyzing and gathering data
- Proficient knowledge of computers & software as utilized in the sales and purchasing environment; Microsoft suite of applications Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point.
- Must be willing and able to work regularly Monday through Friday and a weekend rotation
- Strong desire to learn, develop, and grow within the organization
- Must have open availability
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment; problem solve, complete tasks independently, and learn new skills and tasks as needed.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
- Must be flexible and embrace change
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Must comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as, state, federal and safety regulations
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Buying and Replenishment buying
- Serve as an analyst and assistant for produce Buyers
- Back up Buyers, support customer service, marketing, merchandising
- Become proficient in multiple software programs
- Draft and distribute customer communications under the direction of leadership
- Perform Procurement and Sales & Marketing Administrative, Customer Service Functions
- Create in-store pricing signage, Sales Flyers and specialty signs, as needed
- Organization and documentation of Projects
- Manage research of Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
