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Category SpecialistCH Robinson • Phoenix, AZ, US
Category Specialist

Category Specialist

CH Robinson • Phoenix, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Category Specialist

The Category Specialist will be responsible for the development, communication, and execution of the tropical (mango) category and supply plan strategy. They will own relationships with grower / shippers as they work to develop, onboard, and execute their supply plan. Operating in a blend of tactical and strategic work, they will impact the business by managing supply mix, pricing strategies, and workflow to grow and limit risk.

This is a hybrid role requiring four days in office at one of our Robinson Fresh locations and one day to work remote.

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Communicates with suppliers daily to understand quality, yields, pricing, and production
  • Proactively shares commodity and market information to commercial team, enabling confident sales and growth
  • Supports transactional, promotional, and contract pricing recommendations
  • Maintains grower / supplier relationships and continually assist in ways to improve their performance using data
  • Understands the customer base, to include product specifications and order patterns
  • Aligns the right supply to the right customers, and communicate packing instructions to suppliers
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and / or country specific requirements

Qualifications

Required :

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
  • Preferred :

  • Minimum 2 years of fresh produce experience / in the grower or shipper side of the produce industry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent relationship building skills with customers, growers, and internal teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, negotiation skills
  • Self driven with a desire to contribute, learn, and grow professionally
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, sometimes out of normal business hours
  • Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Disclaimer : This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

    Compensation Range $23.56 - $48.99

    The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

    Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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    Benefits

    Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including :

  • Three medical plans which include
  • Prescription drug coverage

  • Enhanced Fertility benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid observed holidays
  • 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
  • Charitable Giving Match Program
  • 401(k) with 6% company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
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