Category Specialist
About The Position
C.H. Robinson is looking for a Category Specialist. In this role you will build relationships with growers to improve the supply chain as you execute the daily operations for Dry Vegetables. 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 Eden Prairie, MN office. Our hybrid work model of 4 days/week in office and 1 day/week remote gives you the flexibility and choice so you can create a career that enhances your life.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2 years of fresh produce experience in category
- 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
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert in Dry Vegetables 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
Benefits
- Three medical plans which include 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 observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
