Associate Produce Buyer

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 like minded 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 and sick days. 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. Employee assistance program (EAP). $26.00-$29.00/ hour, depending on experience Potential 90-day performance-based raise Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure Job Description The Role: Responsible for turns purchasing of assigned items using existing procedures and tools. Responsible for purchase order accuracy, including correct items and costs. Responsible for inventory management of assigned items. Achieves or exceeds budgeted service level and spoilage. Helps to identify and report inventory discrepancies. Approves received purchase orders for vendor payment. Coordinates activities with other buyers under the direction of the regional procurement manager and/or procurement supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To: Use best practice for order writing and inventory management. Follow best practice for purchase order management. Follow established buying cycles for assigned items. Effectively manage product costing following best practice. Follow established inbound and intra-company logistics procedures. Communicate potential inventory issues, prorates, and cost changes in a timely manner. Work with vendors to resolve product damage and quality issues and/or quantity discrepancies. Manage related claims. Learn and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for fill rate, variance management, proper inbound freight maintenance, PO accuracy, contract compliance, and other assigned KPIs. Consistently demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for items managed and one’s results. Provides administrative support to the procurement department as needed. 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. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Desired Skills and Experience Education requirements: High School graduate. Purchasing experience desired but not required. Computer competency, including Excel, Word, & Outlook as well as 10 Key. Knowledge of Power Enterprise a plus. Effective interpersonal skills. Able to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives. Strong basic math & writing skills required to quickly multiply & add cases/pallets & calculate product costs. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a safety-sensitive position. 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. We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time. 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. Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Charlie's Produce