Are you looking for a new opportunity? Don't miss this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leader in the Logistics & Supply Chain industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Category Specialist for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Worksite Location: Phoenix, AZ
What you'll do as a Category Specialist:
Communicate with suppliers daily to understand quality, yields, pricing, and production.
Proactively share commodity and market information with the commercial team, enabling confident sales and growth.
Support transactional, promotional, and contract pricing recommendations.
Maintain grower/supplier relationships and assist in improving their performance using data.
Understand the customer base, including product specifications and order patterns.
Align the right supply to the right customers and communicate packing instructions to suppliers.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to team and/or country-specific requirements.
What you need to become a Category Specialist:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of fresh produce experience in the category
Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically and internationally)
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
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
Able to negotiate effectively with suppliers
Great attitude with a 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 outside normal business hours
Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset