Buyer - Fresh Produce Division

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Truong Enterprises, Inc. Full time

**Job Title:** Buyer - Fresh Produce Division

**Company Overview:**

Truong Enterprises, Inc. is a leading ethnic foods distributor in the Midwest with a drive for continuous growth and expansion.

We specialize in authentic ethnic fruits, vegetables, frozen, and grocery items that help families recreate the taste they grew up with and explore new cultures.

We are looking to expand our already diverse team and add new team members who share a passion for food, culture, and exploration.

Salary: $20-$25 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL (100% onsite)

Responsibilities:

  • Confirm purchase orders and arrange logistics.
  • Monitor receiving of goods and analyze pricing.
  • Prepare and manage POs from beginning to end.
  • Arrange trucking and stay on top of updates from logistics partners.
  • Interact with Warehouse and Receiving teams to stay up to date with condition and quantity of inventory.
  • Coordinate with the marketing team to run monthly promotions or special sales based on stock levels or market factors.
  • Communicate with Sales team to understand current market prices to stay competitive and customer's preferences.
  • Order merchandise by estimating stock requirements based on inventory on-hand, sales orders, projected volume of sales, and current economic conditions.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Two or more years of experience in the food industry or logistics industry, ethnic grocery experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently, while efficiently and effectively with team members.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential.
  • Experience with Power BI is preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task, work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, customers, team members via in person, phone, email, text, etc.
  • Ability to speak English, bilingual is encouraged (Spanish and Chinese).

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, 401K, Vacation, 6 observed holidays, PTO



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