Raw Fruit Account Manager (Wenatchee, WA area)

treetop; Wenatchee (WA); Presencial; USD 71 000 - 106 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tree Top, based in Washington, is seeking a Raw Fruit Account Manager to procure fruit from growers and packers to support production needs and sourcing strategies. You will build solid relationships with growers, packers, and suppliers while coordinating fruit supply with Logistics and Production Planning.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement or supply chain in agriculture or food manufacturing, holds a BA/BS, and can work independently, take initiative, and drive issues through

Qualificações

• BA/BS degree preferred in agriculture, horticulture, business or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations in an agricultural, food manufacturing, or business environment.
• Driver's license required; must meet Tree Top's driving insurance requirements.
• Washington produce buyer's license preferred; California license required.
• SQF and GAP certification knowledge preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers and packers.
• Take initiative and independently drive priorities through completion.
• Hold suppliers responsible while maintaining productive business relationships.
• Communicate effectively in high‑pressure situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; resolve conflicts and negotiate.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and organize, plan, and execute.

Conhecimentos

Relationship building

Negotiation

Supply chain knowledge

Perishable goods

Communication

Independent work

Formação académica

BA/BS in agriculture, horticulture, business or related field

Ferramentas

SQF

GAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Raw Fruit Account Manager, FP & GS is The Account Manager, FP&GS is responsible for procuring fruit from growers and packers to support Tree Top's production needs and sourcing strategies. The position builds solid relationships with growers, packers, and suppliers while holding them responsible for commitments and expectations. This role works closely with Logistics and Production Planning to coordinate fruit supply, movement, and plant needs. The Raw Fruit Account Manager is expected to work independently, take initiative, identify and address issues proactively, and drive issues through resolution.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Raw Fruit Procurement Manager. The position works closely with the logistics group, plants, administration and scale house personnel, production planning, sales, growers, and packers.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY

KNOWLEDGE OF

• General understanding of the fruit industry, packhouse procedures, and fruit handling practices.
• Principles and practices of inventory management.
• Broad knowledge of the agricultural business and the cycles/seasons that affect the market.
• Principles and practices of supply chain, related to perishable food items.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

ABILITY TO

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers and packers.
• Take initiative and independently drive priorities through completion.
• Hold suppliers responsible while maintaining productive business relationships.
• Communicate effectively and directly in difficult or high-pressure situations
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Effectively resolve conflicts and negotiate.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance culture and values.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING

• A BA/BS degree in agriculture, horticulture, business or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations, preferably in an agricultural, food manufacturing, or business environment.
• Driver's license from state of residency is required.
• Must meet Tree Top's driving insurance requirements.
• Washington produce buyer's license is preferred. For California, produce buyer's license is required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SQF and GAP certification is preferred.

PAY INFORMATION

Salary Range: $70,828 to $106,292

Target Starting Range: $72,000 to $85,000 annually

This range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this position's grade. The actual salary offer will consider various factors, such as experience and, if applicable, location.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

DISABILITY & AGE POLICY

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

EEO/EEAA STATEMENT

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [e-mail] or 509-697-7251.

BACKGROUND & DRUG SCREENING

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable state law.