category specialist

Ninja 🥷🏽 نينجا

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Join Ninja as a Category Specialist and take the lead in managing our delightful range of sweet products! In this role, you'll be responsible for developing category strategies that drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction. You will conduct market analysis, monitor trends, and collaborate with various teams to ensure our sweet offerings captivate consumers and perform exceptionally.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 Analyze market trends and consumer preferences specific to the sweets category to inform product assortment and pricing strategies.
 
 
 Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality sweet products while optimizing cost and availability.
 
 
 Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to enhance product visibility and create impactful promotional campaigns.
 
 
 Monitor category performance metrics and utilize data to make informed decisions that drive sales and profitability.
 
 
 Conduct regular reviews of category performance, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet market demands and business objectives.
 
 
 Participate in the planning and execution of seasonal and promotional product launches.
 
 
 Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to ensure Ninja remains a leader in the sweet products category.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
 
 
 2+ years of experience in category management, product management, or buying, preferably within the food or sweets segment.
 
 
 Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
 
 
 Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
 
 
 Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, to analyze performance metrics.
 
 
 Creative mindset with a passion for sweets and understanding of consumer trends.
 
 
 Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field
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 2+ years of experience in category management, product management, or buying, preferably within the food or sweets segment
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 Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
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 Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
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 Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, to analyze performance metrics
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 Creative mindset with a passion for sweets and understanding of consumer trends
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 Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
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Category Specialist

Gold Apple

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 A Category Manager is a crucial role in the commercial department, dealing with all communications with vendors, distributors and beauty manufacturers, and ensuring the availability of products to meet customer demand.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Collaboration with brands of specialized cosmetic groups
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 Building effective relationships with suppliers
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 Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and concluding contracts
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 Category assortment management
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 Achieving sales revenue and margin targets
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 Monitoring the market, trends, novelties in the relevant product category
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Work experience in retail companies
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 Fluent English and Russian (Arabic will be an asset)
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 Managing product assortment and purchasing
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 Negotiating at a senior level
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 Results orientation
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 Positive and enthusiastic with the high level of responsibility and independence
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Topgolf

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Location</div> <div></div>Dallas, Texas, United States of America</div></div><div><div><div>Category</div> Operations (Corporate)</div></div><div><div><div>Job Id</div> JR2023-19615 </div></div><div></div><div><div>TG - HQ - Dallas Office</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</div>
1. Category Management<ul><li>
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with culinary, operations, and financial goals</li><li>
Manage sourcing, RFPs/RFQs, and contract negotiations with manufacturers, distributors, and local suppliers</li><li>
Partner with culinary teams on menu development, product specification, and cost engineering</li><li>
Rationalize SKUs while maintaining flexibility for regional preferences and LTOs (limited-time offers)</li><li>
Monitor commodity trends (proteins, produce, packaging) and proactively manage cost and supply risk</li><li>
Deliver measurable cost savings and margin improvement</li></ul>
2. Distribution Network Management<ul><li>
Design and manage distribution strategy across:<ul><li>
Non-food distributors (e.g., Ed Don, Vestis, RTI &amp; NuCO2)</li><li>
Direct Store Delivery (DSD) suppliers</li><li>
Regional vs. national supply models</li></ul></li><li>
Optimize delivery cadence, order minimums, and case configurations to balance freshness, labor efficiency, and cost</li><li>
Ensure cold chain compliance and food safety standards across all nodes</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement in network efficiency and service reliability</li></ul>
3. Inventory, Availability &amp; Waste Optimization
<ul><li>Support implementation and maintenance of inventory and procurement systems</li><li>
Align category decisions with operational realities (storage constraints, throughput, prep complexity)</li></ul>
4. Supplier &amp; Distributor Performance Management<ul><li>
Own supplier and distributor relationships and performance outcomes</li><li>
Develop and manage scorecards focused on:<ul><li>
Fill rate / in-stock performance</li><li>
On-time delivery (OTIF)</li><li>
Product quality and consistency</li><li>
Responsiveness and issue resolution</li></ul></li><li>
Lead business reviews with key partners</li><li>
Ensure compliance with contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level expectations</li></ul>
5. Venue Operations &amp; New Store Openings<ul><li>
Act as a key supply chain partner to venue operators and regional leadership</li><li>
Support new venue openings, ensuring sourcing, logistics, and inventory readiness</li><li>
Coordinate supply chain support for promotions, seasonal menus, and events</li><li>
Rapidly resolve supply disruptions that impact guest experience</li></ul>
6. Financial Management &amp; KPIs<ul><li>
Manage category spend and distribution costs across all venues</li><li>
Track and deliver against key KPIs:<ul><li>
Distribution cost per case</li><li>
In-stock / fill rate %</li></ul></li><li>
Identify and execute cost reduction and value engineering initiatives</li></ul>
7. Risk Management &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (supplier constraints, logistics disruptions, commodity volatility)</li><li>
Develop contingency plans and secondary sourcing strategies</li><li>
Support QA with compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company standards</li></ul>
Key Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>
Deep understanding of foodservice distribution models</li><li>
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills</li><li>
Ability to balance cost, quality, and guest experience</li><li>
Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen</li><li>
Cross-functional leadership (culinary, operations, finance)</li><li>
Advanced user of MS Office Suite,</li><li>
ERP, procurement, and inventory systems</li></ul>
Preferred Experience<ul><li>
Experience in high-volume, multi-unit environments (e.g., eatertainment, casual dining,)</li><li>
Experience supporting rapid expansion or new venue openings</li></ul>
BENEFITS
Free Play &amp; 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) playmaker match, free mental well-being platform &ndash; and that&rsquo;s just for starters for those who qualify. 
ADA 
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. 
 
EEO Statement 
Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. 
 
Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law. 
 
Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee. 
 
Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.</div></div>

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc

The Product Category Specialist coordinates, develops, and evaluates product lines for the Product Management Division (PMD). This role includes purchasing food products and supplies as needed. The Specialist reports to the Manager and maintains daily contact with Sales personnel, Managers, Branch Managers, Manufacturers, and Vendors. Responsibilities also include product and inventory purchasing and expediting, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Additionally, the specialist will develop an understanding of customer needs and educate them on company products and services to ensure the company achieves its ambitious sales growth aspirations.
 
Essential Job Functions: 
<ul>
<li>Procure products, components, and services according to established policies, controls, and Wismettac practices.</li>
<li>Develop product pricing structures with the Product Category Assistant Manager/Manager, using current cost estimates, margins, and commission guidelines.</li>
<li>Develop private brand products for the company.</li>
<li>Review pricing strategies to ensure company profitability and market competitiveness. Perform periodic margin analyses.</li>
<li>Utilize market information and analysis to recommend product offering adjustments to the Manager, based on market products and programs.</li>
<li>Identify and select vendors for Wismettac commodities, meeting criteria such as price (negotiate, renegotiate), quantity, quality, and contract administration.</li>
<li>Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices and accept terms. Monitor and comply with applicable laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Gather, monitor, and forecast marketing and sales trends for customers, competitors, and market conditions through sales shadowing. Manage company figures (sales and gross profit) for assigned categories.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit reports to department managers, branch managers, and Wismettac affiliates, including those in Japan and China.</li>
<li>Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve undelivered goods issues.</li>
<li>Write and distribute complex and technical bids or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals; and award contracts according to the company approval process.</li>
<li>Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current vendor information database.</li>
<li>Assist in managing the Product Category Assistant/office clerk on schedules and assignments.</li>
<li>Collaborate with branches to increase market share through product education, sales skill training, and joint sales activities.</li>
<li>Communicate new product and service opportunities, information, and field activity feedback to relevant company staff.</li>
<li>Travel to customer and potential customer facilities to provide information and support.</li>
<li>Assist in evaluating product performance against established objectives (sales forecasts, budgets, new accounts, gross margins) and take action to improve or develop products.</li>
<li>Evaluate and analyze purchasing and price trends to forecast demand and minimize purchasing costs.</li>
<li>Perform other duties assigned by PMD management.</li>
</ul>
Experience/ Training/ Education
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field.</li>
<li>3 years experience in the diverse food industry as a buyer, purchaser, or sales role</li>
<li>Strong background in food purchasing and cost analysis.</li>
<li>Experience utilizing a computer, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Oracle ERP software.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
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<li>Comprehensive knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and team coordination.</li>
<li>Proficiency in product and service promotion and sales techniques.</li>
<li>Understanding of transportation principles and methods (air, rail, sea, road), including cost-benefit analysis.</li>
<li>Knowledge of raw materials, production, quality control, cost optimization, and distribution.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Oracle ERP software.</li>
<li>Ability to multitask and manage concurrent projects.</li>
<li>Business analysis experience with a focus on identifying and recommending process improvements.</li>
<li>Strong active listening skills: able to comprehend, clarify, and respond appropriately.</li>
<li>Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills: able to evaluate options and approaches.</li>
<li>Effective communication skills.</li>
<li>Advanced problem-solving and negotiation skills: able to identify complex issues, evaluate solutions, and conduct cost-benefit analyses.</li>
<li>Ability to create bids, proposals, and reports; strong comprehension of spoken information.</li>
<li>Ability to travel on short notice.</li>
<li>Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated self-confidence, maturity, and a positive work ethic.</li>
<li>Outgoing, courteous, and approachable demeanor.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions: 
The Product Category Specialist in a comfortable office environment. They often work more than the standard 40 hours per week to meet procurement deadlines. This role may require lifting and carrying heavy sample products, up to 50 pounds, demanding some physical stamina. Travel is a requirement, including occasional visits to branch offices and client facilities. International travel may be required periodically.
 
Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:
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<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Life & accident insurance</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company matching</li>
<li>19 days of paid time off</li>
<li>Wellness program and EAP assistance</li>
<li>and much more!</li>
<li>Most benefits require employee contribution</li>
</ul>
Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
 Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
 Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

Product Category Specialist

Metro Pakistan

<div>Company Description 
METRO opened its first cash &amp; carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 &amp; expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad &amp; Faisalabad. 
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP&rsquo;s sales division METRO Cash &amp; Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. 
Job Description 
<ul><li>
To assist the Category Manager in successful implementation of the buying &amp; merchandising strategy.</li><li>
Responsible for Commercial KPIs (Sales/Margin/SC etc.)</li><li>
Sourcing Excellence/Supplier Development &amp; support role for Sourcing of products.</li><li>
Managing smooth supply chain for 100% Shelf Availability with pro-active approach considering seasonal factors or other dynamic market shifts.</li><li>
Regular &amp; frequent Market Surveys (Market/ Competitors) with immediate response to counter the competition.</li><li>
Close collaboration with Sales Team for B2B customer development.</li><li>
In-store Merchandizing in collaboration with Merchandizing Team &amp; Store Ops.</li><li>
End to End Promotions Management in collaboration with HO Colleagues (Promo prices finalization, Stocks follow-up, execution at shelf &amp; post promo analysis).</li><li>
Ensuring Compliance of Tendering &amp; Negotiations SOPs (category specific).</li><li>
Record Keeping of all Audit related materials e.g., Tenders/Negotiations, Price Confirmations, copies of supplier/article listing documents etc.</li><li>
Initiating &amp; devising new projects for Meat &amp; F/V related categories for significant growth in top line &amp; bottom line.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognized University. 
Additional Information 
Experience<ul><li>
2 - 4 years of experience in the relevant industry</li></ul>
Functional Skills<ul><li>
Stakeholder Management</li><li>
Entrepreneurship</li><li>
Negotiation</li><li>
Result Orientation</li><li>
Team Leadership</li><li>
Growth Mindset</li><li>
Problem Analysis</li></ul>
Competencies:<ul><li>
Proximity to Business &amp; People</li></ul></div>

Category Specialist Meat, Fruits & Vegetables

<div>Company Description 
METRO opened its first cash &amp; carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 &amp; expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad &amp; Faisalabad. 
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP&rsquo;s sales division METRO Cash &amp; Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. 
Job Description 
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Provide required data &amp; give analytical support to the higher management to maximize commercial performance</li><li>
Developing/support in developing new reports (Trackers &amp; Dashboards) according to the need of internal audience</li><li>
Circulating analysis of commercial campaigns and making recommendations for store, category, supplier and even sales force (team) level</li><li>
Analyze data to monitor performance (Sales, Margin &amp; Income) and plan improvements</li><li>
Ensuring accuracy &amp; health of reports generated</li><li>
Ad Hoc reporting for any of the internal stakeholders in question</li><li>
Identifying Cases of non-compliance with respect to the set reports &amp; feedback collection</li><li>
Act as a point of coordination between commercial teams and management to ensure alignment and follow-through.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
University degree, preferably in Economics, Business Management with a specialisation in Finance or related subjects 
Additional Information 
Experience<ul><li>
2-3 years of experience in business analysis and design</li></ul>
Functional Skills<ul><li>
Proficiency in CRM, sales reporting, excel and business analytics tools.</li><li>
Analytical Thinking</li><li>
Attention to Detail</li><li>
Problem Solving</li><li>
Communication Skills</li><li>
Stakeholder</li></ul>
Competencies:<ul><li>
Data &amp; Financial Analysis</li><li>
Pricing &amp; Margin Management</li><li>
Commercial Insight</li><li>
Reporting &amp; BI Tools</li><li>
Stakeholder Coordination</li><li>
Attention to Detail</li></ul></div>

Category Analyst Specialist

Buehler's Fresh Foods

The Buehler’s Produce Specialist is a vital position within our Merchandising Department. The Merchandising Department assists with…
 
A typical day for a Produce Specialist may include: 
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<li>Approve all warehouse produce invoices on weekly basis</li>
<li>Set up bi-weekly conference calls-help with semiannual produce managers live meetings and agenda.</li>
<li>Input on new item selections and deletions on specialty and seasonal items</li>
<li>Category buyer for produce as well as office administrative assistant for produce, shared responsibility for store support, administrative duties – reporting and produce buying into warehouse</li>
<li>Meets with vendors – secures ad items- responsible for ad recaps for vendor support contracts</li>
<li>Places orders for key suppliers including –Sanson, Caito, JohnCo, PPI, Spartan and several other contacts seasonally</li>
<li>Responsible for all the produce administrative work, including pricing, AS-400 entries and adjustments, store calls, Production Planning weekly spreadsheets, inventory control, purchasing supplies and labels and daily contact with stores</li>
<li>Assists Merchandising Director with the weekly ad writing and gross profit projections- monthly healthy living ads and seasonal or special promotions</li>
<li>Weekly travel to stores for special projects, merchandising support, and store support</li>
<li>Weekly Business letter communications- including merchandising selling points- seasonal requirements</li>
</ul>
We think you’d be great for this role if you have these competencies that are essential to the success of the Category Specialist:
 <ul>
<li>Communication (Writing, Speaking, Telephone Communications , Reading, Listening, Grammar)</li>
<li>Business Acumen</li>
<li>Ethical Practice</li>
<li>Critical Evaluation</li>
<li>Technical Capacity</li>
<li>Thoroughness</li>
<li>Collaborative Skills</li>
<li>Advanced Computer Literacy</li>
</ul>
You’d also be great for this position if you have these additional essential skills:
 Excel in working in both an independent, collaborative and fast-paced environment
 Deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service and are committed to making each interaction meaningful
 Be dependable and reliable
 Able to practice high levels of confidentiality
 Manage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy in the department
 Work with minimal supervision while being highly productive
 Able to prioritize tasks
 
Understand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without notice
 
We think you’d be great for this role if you embody the 6 Characteristics of a great Buehler’s teammate:
 People Minded
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<li>Enjoy working in a teamwork environment</li>
</ul>
Customer Minded
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<li>Commit to supporting the Merchandising Department by ensuring that the department has what it needs for the day</li>
</ul>
Product Minded
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<li>Be knowledgeable in the products that your category specializes in</li>
</ul>
Stable Minded
 <ul>
<li>Manage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy during the work week, weekends, and special holidays (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many others)</li>
</ul>
Detail Minded
 <ul>
<li>Work with minimal supervision while being highly productive</li>
</ul>
Open Minded
 <ul>
<li>Value being dependable, reliable and flexible with your schedule to accommodate customer demand</li>
<li>Understand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without notice</li>
</ul>
Our legal team wants you to know what’s required for this role:
 This role requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures; and can do basic to intermediate level math problems
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions
 
Minimum position requirements: 
Associates degree minimum
 Previous office administration experience
 Previous produce experience
 Proven mid-level to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
 Proven aptitude in proofreading: spelling, grammar and overall content clarity
 
Additional position details: 
<ul>
<li>Non-exempt hourly position</li>
<li>Office hours typically are M-F 8am – 4pm; some weekends for special projects or training</li>
<li>Expected to work 40 hours a week</li>
<li>Will require weekly travel to various store locations</li>
</ul>
Click here to check out the GREAT benefits we offer!!!
 
Buehler’s Fresh Foods is an employee-owned chain of 13 grocery stores located in northeast Ohio. Our employees share a genuine concern for quality and to take care of the customer. We are always “Putting People First” whether it be our customers or our employees.
 We are an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

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