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Produce
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| Category Manager Produce
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Manage category business plans through utilization of pc systems,specifically MS Powerpoint, ability to create and manage analysis and presentation. Oversee DC inventory of the potatoes and value added packaged salads for all of the US operating Company’s. Analyze commodity role for each operating Company. Develop category role & strategies. Develop business plans & assist with implementation. Assist in the development of category goals & objectives. Communicate, evaluate and report via scorecard operating company’s results.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Please Contact Len Okyn :BS or equivalent management experience. 2 years store experience. 5 years Purchasing experience. Knowledge of Category Management Processes & Scorecard analysis. Strong product knowledge with understanding of retail operations, warehouse packing & Processing operations, transportation & logistics. MSPowerpoint a Must!!!
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| SALARY:
| $68K-$100K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Director Produce Procurement
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Buying, Merchandising and Managerial experience. Store Operations Experience. Superior numerical critical reasoning skills. Superior Problem solving skills. Superior analytical, organizational and personal skills. Solid leadership skills/Supervisory skills/ Team building and associate development. Computer skills.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Please Contact Meredyth Tuttle :Bachelors Degree Business or Accounting preferred
6-8 years retail store experience with 2-4 years in merchandising and supervision. 2-4 years buying experience. Extensive Produce product knowledge a must, to include Produce merchandising and Produce procurement.
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| SALARY:
| $85K-$110K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Produce Buyer
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Determine Quantity to buy & responsible for Quality for all operating Company's. Develop product specs for products assigned. Reduce Cost of Goods.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Please Contact Meredyth Tuttle:Associates degree or equivalent. 2 + years product knowledge. Store operations knowledge. Proficient in Excel and Word. Ability to handle multiple stores. Excellent oral and written skills
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| SALARY:
| $54K-$80K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Procurement Category Manager Produce
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Manage category business plans & DC inventory of the potatoes and value added packaged salads for all of the US operating Company's. Analyze commodity role for each operating Company. Develop category role & strategies. Develop business plans & assist with implementation. Assist in the development of category goals & objectives. Communicate, evaluate and report via scorecard operating company's results.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Please Contact Meredyth Tuttle:BS or equivalent management experience. 2 years store experience. 5 years Purchasing experience. Knowledge of Category Management Processes & Scorecard analysis. Strong product knowledge with understanding of retail operations, warehouse packing & Processing operations, transportation & logistics.
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| SALARY:
| $68K-$100K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Buyer Merchandiser
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Looking for a fun work together environment...
Growing Specialty food retailer is seeking a Perishable Food Buyer to centralize merchandising and buying functions, negotiate costs establish core assortments and develop merchandising and buying systems.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Successful candidate will have strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills. Will be computer proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and have 3 years food procurement experience. Culinary Degree helpful.
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| SALARY:
| $50K-$70K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Vice President Produce & Floral
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Company seeks a proven VP of Produce and Floral to direct a multiple store and multiple distribution centers produce operation. Accountable for total department P&L, category management, strategies, supervision of staff, merchandising, procurement, pricing, budgeting department design and layout
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| successful candidate must have record of improved percent of sales, quality of product, reduction of warehouse inventory knowledge of nutrition and reduction of costs. Leadership and teambuilding skills are essential. Will be experienced in operating multiple states out of multiple distribution centers.
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| SALARY:
| $120K-150K
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| TITLE:
| Produce Buyer
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Candidate will be responsible for procuring designated quality and quantity, service levels and inventory of assigned categories and support the established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival. As well as continually identifying and determining optimum sources of supply, make purchase decisions and manage processes for order fulfillment’s and Minimize cost of goods, shrinkage/spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Candidate should possess Strong negotiating skills, multiple task management ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel & Word. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (5 years produce buying)
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| SALARY:
| $60K to $75K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Produce Director
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Company seeks a Produce Director who will be responsible for all day to day operations of large volume upscale produce specialty stores.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Individual must have a minimum of 7 years experience in retail produce category management in a supermarket environment. Candidate will have a successful track record in coaching, merchandising and building sales.
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| SALARY:
| $90K to $100K plus bonus
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| TITLE:
| Perishable Buyer
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Candidate will be responsible for perishable procurement for mulit billion dollar grocery retailer with stores located in the North, South and New England states. Will be also be responsible for maintaining good vendor relations, service levels, and inventory levels.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| COMPANY NEEDS CANDIDATES WITH HIGH VOLUME BUYING EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEAT, SEAFOOD, PRODUCE AND/OR FLORAL.
Candidate should have experience buying for supermarket or mass market retailer.
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| SALARY:
| $50K to $70K
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| TITLE:
| Produce Category Manager
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| National Food Retailer seeks high energy person to direct and implement successful category business plans and be responsible for directing produce category operations on a daily basis. The Category Manager will negotiate contracts, rebates, equipment, placement incentives and other financial and logistical arrangements for these high volume departments.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| College degree preferred, minimum of 3 years of successful retail category management required. Must have good track record in negotiating national contracts for a high volume Supermarket chain.
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| SALARY:
| $95K to $100K
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| TITLE:
| Director of Produce
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Multi-billion dollar company seeks a Produce Director who has a strong background in produce buying, business planning and execution, promotion, pricing, market analysis and sourcing new products. Successful candidate will be responsible for development execution of goals and objectives, category strategies, sales and gross profits for store across the United States.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Successful candidate will have a college degree and a minimum of 7 years experience as a Director or VP of Produce. Must have proven record of success in high volume negotiations, leadership, merchandising and effective communication.
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| SALARY:
| $90K
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| TITLE:
| Vice President, Perishables
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| The person will be responsible for developing and executing the business plan for the fresh food departments of a multi-billion dollar supermarket chain. Establish all store merchandising and advertising plans. Report to the President and will supervise perishable department directors.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| Successful candidate will have 10 years of extensive background in all perishable food categories with experience in supermarket program development and execution, business planning and total P&L responsibility for high volume stores.
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| SALARY:
| $120K
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| TITLE:
| Produce Category Manager
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| National Food Retailer seeks high energy person to direct and implement successful category business plans and be responsible for directing produce category operations on a daily basis. The Category Manager will negotiate contracts, rebates, equipment, placement incentives and other financial and logistical arrangements for these high volume departments.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| College degree preferred, minimum of 3 years of successful retail category management required. Must have good track record in negotiating national contracts for a high volume Supermarket chain.
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| SALARY:
| $75,000 +
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| TITLE:
| Director, Produce
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| JOB DESCRIPTION:
| This position will be responsible for high volume supermarkets with multi billion dollars in sales. Complete Profit & Loss accountability for Produce procurement, advertising, merchandising and promotions. Position must be filled quickly.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
| The qualified candidate should have 8 to 10 years high volume produce department experience with emphasis on quality image, proven leadership skills, a successful track record, aggressive and creative. College degree required.
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| SALARY:
| $85,000 +
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