The Director of Produce/Floral Operations will oversee departmental strategy, P&L, merchandising programs, supplier relations, procurement, and quality assurance across a multi-warehouse wholesale grocery distribution network.
Requirements
- Develops overall annual departmental strategy and directs category strategy creation
- Works collaboratively with the Marketing and Sales teams to develop proprietary brands
- Leads supplier relationship management
- Maximizes value of relationship with Topco Associates, LLC
- Plans and coordinates Produce Merchandising Shows
- Supervises the implementation of 'Special Spot Buys'
- Partners with Sales and retail customers to deepen engagement
- Strategically manage supply and supplier spend
- Operates a market-leading quality assurance program
- Manages the operations of the Ripening Room program
- Owns the Procure to Pay process for Produce & Floral
- Demonstrates servant leadership by coaching and developing staff
- Accountable for managing outcomes and implementing corrective actions
- Responsible for supervising the activities of Category Managers, Buyers, and Quality Control Inspectors
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
