Food Industry jobs in United States

Fresh Category Buyer - Wholesalers - Food Industry

Exciting opportunity for a Fresh Category Buyer to join a well-established Internationally respected leading Wholesalers within the fish and seafood sector. Giving an experienced Buyer the opportunity to advance their career in a rapidly expanding leader.

Reporting into the Director, this role will manage the entire seafood category, from sourcing to merchandising, ensuring the business stays aligned with industry trends and market demands.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the seafood market, sustainable sourcing, and will play a key role in maximizing profitability and ensuring the quality and freshness of all products. This role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the fresh category department, ensuring the smooth delivery, storage, and presentation of all fish and seafood products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for the fish category and buying, aligning with company objectives and market trends.
2. Product Assortment: Define the optimal product mix, ensuring a diverse range of fish products that meet customer needs and industry trends.
3. Vendor Management: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing, contracts, and promotional offers. Ensure timely delivery of fresh stock.
4. Quality Assurance: Work closely with the quality control team to ensure that all fish products meet safety, freshness, and sustainability standards.
5. Promotions & Marketing: Collaborate with the marketing team to create and execute targeted campaigns and promotional activities to drive foot traffic and sales within the category.
6. Inventory Management: Oversee stock levels and work closely with the operations team to manage supply chain efficiency, avoiding stock-outs or excess inventory.
7. Trend Analysis: Stay informed about emerging trends in the seafood industry, including sustainability practices, sourcing, and consumer preferences.
8. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other category managers, the fresh foods team, and senior management to ensure the seamless execution of overall departmental goals.

As the Fresh Category Buyer, you must be a team player with a minimum of five (5) years experience in fresh food retail, with a focus on seafood or fish categories. Experience in category management or buying is highly preferred and you will have a strong understanding of seafood products, industry standards, quality control, and sustainability.

This is a key position and the ideal opportunity for a professional who is passionate and driven to succeed within an already thriving organisation. Offering great career advancements and personal development within an already thriving leader.