Category Buyer, ProduceLa Mirada, California, United States

Category Buyer, Produce

The Central Produce Buyer plays a crucial role in maximizing profitability through managing fresh produce procurement, developing sales strategy, ensuring optimal inventory, and promotion planning. This role requires strong vendor management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain the best product quality with competitive pricing across all regions. The ideal candidate possesses a keen understanding of market trends and strong negotiation skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing both strategies and hands-on execution to optimize sales and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive produce sales growth through effective assortment strategies, margin management, and promotion planning.
• Monitor product quality and inventory levels, and take proactive measures to manage shelf life and availability.
• Oversee inventory allocation and internal transfer with regional teams to ensure product quality and timely arrival.
• Execute impactful promotions by identifying high-quality, in-demand items at optimal pricing.
• Manage purchase orders working with vendors, warehouse team, and supply chain team to ensure seamless fulfillment.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, quality, and product availability.
• Address AP (Accounts Payable) issues through proactive vendor communication.
• Analyze sales performance data, inventory levels, and customer service reports to refine sales strategies and resolve problems.
• Prepare reports and insights for weekly management meetings.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a relevant role within the industry, with expertise in fresh produce products.
• Passion for retail and a strong desire to deepen industry knowledge.
• Experienced with Excel, Tableau dashboards and other data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in analyzing market trends and sales performance are a plus.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages.
• 401k, 4% company match.
• Equity and Bonus.
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off.
• Monthly mobile stipend.
• Monthly Weee! Points credits.

Compensation Range:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $73,000 - $85,500.
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

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