Category Manager (US Remote)

Tradin Organic the global front-runner in organic ingredients started its journey 30 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today we have grown to source process and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60 origins worldwide holding a diverse range of certifications. We offer a wide range of ingredients from frozen fruit and vegetables dried fruits cocoa sugar pulses seeds nuts oils fats fruit concentrates sweeteners and more.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers traceable sourcing projects quality assurance sustainability initiatives and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.

We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo N.V. is an international group with as its principal business the sourcing trading treatment processing packaging and distribution of conventional and organic plant-based food products and ingredients. Acomo N.V. is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Together we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make everyones first choice organic.

We have 20 years of experience working with the US largest retailers to create on trend private label products using our global supply chain of on a mission to drive the consumption of organic products by creating on-trend private label retail products for a select group of leading U.S. retailers. We bring this to life by activating Tradin Organics world-class global supply chain and executing with excellence at every step.

For our US team we are looking for a Category Managerto join our Team!
This is a remote position within the US.

Category Manager

This position is responsible for the procurement and sales of designated products to internal/external customer base. Main goal is to generate income by executing purchase and sales strategies while considering risk and return. They will collaborate closely with quality logistics and operations. Furthermore it will be the Category Specialists responsibility to identify and monitor market fluctuations and create new business opportunities.

Who are you

• Procure and manage assigned product categories ensuring products meet specifications contractual requirements and cost objectives.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels and monitor product group performance recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers customers and internal stakeholders to support business goals and operational excellence.

• Monitor market trends pricing movements and industry developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Ensure suppliers and products meet company quality standards vendor approval requirements and customer expectations.

• Resolve product-related issues and customer complaints by coordinating effective solutions with customers vendors and internal teams.

• Prepare reports provide business insights and support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

What youll bring

• Business Management Marketing International Trade or Agriculture.

• 5 years in commercial environment is preferred.

• Responsible for portfolio of customers/vendors with high business priority works independently.

• Deep/broad knowledge of business processes (internal and external) in relation to own discipline discipline proactively anticipates on developments/consequences.

• Focus of work - Strategic.

• Works independently helps more junior colleagues when needed.

• Proactively registers and acts on bottlenecks in processes. Provides fitting solutions to arising issues

Knowledge and Skills:

Hard Skills:

• Preferred B to B commercial experience key account management

• Successful experience selling through portfolio to existing customer base.

• Successful experience finding prospects turning prospects into leads and leads into business opportunities.

• Demonstrated experience building rapport with customers and curating durable relationships.

• Working knowledge of MS Office

Softs Skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to solve challenging problems.

• Time management skills.

• High level of initiative.

• Thrives working in ambiguous situations.

• Customer service mindset.

Benefits of working at Tradin Organic:

• 11 paid holidays

• 401(K) matching

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Paternity Leave

• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Where you will be working

Our company is rooted in passion integrity and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global multicultural purpose-oriented company aware of our impact on people food and the environment.

For us its about working together being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. Its a dynamic fast-paced environment supported by 30 years of expertise in the business. And still we dont stay stuck in our old ways: we encourage our employees to embrace our values bring ideas to the table and go for it!

We foster an inclusive balanced open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference.

We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain internally and externally. From the beginning organic and beyond.

Interested
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