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Job Description: 

The Associate Category Specialist is an entry level position learning the fundamentals of the fresh produce industry and developing relationships with growers to improve the supply chain as you execute the daily operations for Dry Veg. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, interacting daily with growers, shippers and internal sales teams to communicate critical market intelligence. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and has the ability to nurture and grow relationships.

LOCATION

On site at our CHR Sunrise, FL office. Our hybrid work model of 3 days/week in office and 2 days/week remote gives you the flexibility and choice so you can create a career that enhances your life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the subject matter expert in Dry Veg including product specifications and order patterns
• Communicate with suppliers daily to understand quality, yields, pricing, and production
• Enable confident sales and growth by proactively sharing commodity and market information to commercial team
• Support transactional, promotional, and contract pricing recommendations
• Use expertise to help generate sales and enhance customer experience
• Improve grower and supplier performance using data driven insights
• Align the right supply to the right customers and communicate packing instructions to suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent relationship building skills with customers, growers, and internal teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to negotiate effectively with suppliers
• 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 and 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.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and 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 and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.  We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran 

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

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:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
• 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 and floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 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

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE(link is external) page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world.

As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2022. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we’re not stopping there… Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.

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