Associate Category Specialist - Sunrise, United States - C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson

Verified Company

Sunrise, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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LOCATION
This position is on-site at our C.H. Robinson office in Sunrise, FL. We expect new hires to be on-site 5 days a week for the first 2-4 weeks of training.

After onboarding, our hybrid work model of 3 days/week in the office and 2 days/week remote gives you flexibility and choice so you can create a career that enhances your life.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaborate with category team members, actively sharing commodity and market information with the commercial team
Engage with suppliers to grasp insights into quality, yields, pricing, and production
Cultivate and enhance grower and supplier relationships, providing continuous support for performance improvement using data
Assist customers by thoroughly comprehending product specifications and order trends
Collaborate with the category team to ensure optimal alignment of supply chain with customers, effectively communicating packing instructions to suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

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

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Agricultural or supply chain experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Excellent relationship building skills with customers, growers, and internal teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Great attitude, with a desire to contribute, learn, and grow professionally
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to make datadriven decisions
Ability to work under pressure and in a fastpaced environment, sometimes out of normal business hours
Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

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 teambuilding opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.

Why Do You Belong at C

H Robinson?:
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex.

With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200.

We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy.

With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform.

Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.