Procurement Specialist

Food Merchandiser Full-time $80,000-$85,000 College Point, New York This wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serves restaurants, caterers, non-profits, and other foodservice businesses. It offers a wide selection of high-quality products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, dry goods, and restaurant supplies at competitive prices. The warehouse-style stores provide a convenient, no-membership, no-contract shopping experience, making it a trusted partner for foodservice operators seeking value and flexibility. Job Details: Uphold and teach freshness standards across all branches Train department employees and management to ensure compliance with company quality and merchandising expectations Perform regular store audits, record scores, and develop corrective action plans when needed Use reports to guide daily merchandising tasks, product placement, and resets for improved workflow and sales Ensure proper inventory levels and product visibility to maximize sales and customer satisfaction Collaborate with managers to implement changes that improve productivity, reduce losses, and maintain high standards Assist in hiring, onboarding, and developing associates for fresh departments Create and implement short- and long-term merchandising goals for assigned branches, coordinating with leadership teams Manage damages, interim adjustments, and price changes to minimize losses Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, category managers, and large customers, advocating for their needs with operations teams Continue developing expertise in all fresh departments to serve as a perishable specialist and trainer for store teams Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience managing one or more perishable departments (Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli/Dairy, or Inventory Control) Strong knowledge of perishable operations and freshness guidelines, with confidence to enforce standards through audits Ability to travel between branches; occasional overnight stays may be required Ability to lift 60–80 lbs and obtain Hi Lo certification (training provided) Strong desire and ability to train and develop associates across all fresh departments Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage shifting daily priorities Strong communication and relationship-building skills with branch leadership, regional managers, and operations teams Proficient in email, running and interpreting reports, and learning in-house systems (training provided) Benefits $80,000-$85,000 plus benefits

SIGN ON BONUS OF $2500 FOR NEW COMPANY DRIVERS *$750 REFERRAL BONUS FOR COMPANY DRIVERS* Looking for drivers with AT LEAST 1 year Class A, over-the-road FLATBED experience, AND AT LEAST six months of hauling steel coils. We GUARANTEE $1000/wk. for the first four weeks THEN 28% of gross income to truck - $1800 - $2200/WEEK We mainly haul steel coils anywhere east of the MS river. Heavy lanes in OH, IN, IL, WV, KY, MI, AL, MS, TN, GA. Drivers are home weekly, and we allow riders/pets! Drivers are treated like family and not a number!! Health/Dental/Vision available for company drivers! PLEASE CALL...CHRIS at 330-406-6820!

Procurement Analyst Working Onsite 5 Days A Week $75,000 - $85,000 This wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serves restaurants, caterers, non-profits, and other foodservice businesses. It offers a wide selection of high-quality products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, dry goods, and restaurant supplies at competitive prices. The warehouse-style stores provide a convenient, no-membership, no-contract shopping experience, making it a trusted partner for foodservice operators seeking value and flexibility. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and assessing sourcing activities essential to support the Organization. This position requires performing project management skills, cost benefit analyses, reviewing contracts, and evaluating pricing formulas to obtain the most advantageous pricing through the RFP process. Job description: Collaborating and coordinating with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure complete and accurate RFPs are sent to vendors Analyzing item and category product costs, logistics costs, and other pricing components to perform comparative analysis of vendor proposals Supporting negotiation of contract terms Comparing procurement options and logistics strategies for RFPs Providing ad-hoc financial analysis on trends and insight into business Participating in the monitoring of savings achieved due to the RFP process Demonstrating the ability to take real-world analytics/data science projects from start to finish- including data cleaning, descriptive analysis, predictive modeling, and visualizations Requirements 1-2 years of experience in Finance or Data Analytics A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or equivalent Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint The ability to handle complex projects and problems The ability to prioritize and work independently High attention to detail and great organizational skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of SQL is a plus. Benefits Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Disability insurance

 CDL-A Conestoga/Flatbed Truck Driver  -  Guaranteed Home Weekends!  Central States drivers make great pay with freight from OUR factory, minimizing time waiting and keeping a consistent, predictable schedule.  $1,300-$1,400 average weekly pay,  Home Weekends and MOST week nights (only out 2 nights a wk) Multi-stop freight paid at mileage PLUS stop pay and Accessory pay. Get paid for ALL the work you do, not just driving. Accessory Pay for ALL Work Performed! (Drop, Wait, Load Prep) Flatbed/Conestoga freight planned at least two days in advance. FREE Health Insurance Option w/ Affordable Family Plans 6 months or more of Class A CDL experience REQUIRED ZERO Moving violations in the last 12 months ZERO Preventable accidents for the last 3 years Work Location: 41 Dry Ridge Rd Scottsville, KY 42164 As a CDL-A Conestoga truck driver for Central States, you can expect good pay, excellent equipment, and weekends at home with your family. By taking a flatbed trucking job with us, we help you take control of your schedule. We carefully schedule our truck driving routes so there is less downtime and more road time earning income. With no brokered freight, you can always plan your week ahead.   Paid Vacation & Holidays (at home) W2 position 100% Employee Owned Company- receive Stock annually Assigned Truck- No slip seats! 70 MPH Truck Conestoga or Flatbed Trailers Fuel card, Multiservice, and PrePass Provided Paid weekly via Direct Deposit Safe & On-Time Bonus - Up to $300 Monthly Flatbed/Conestoga Freight- same product every week Earn Extra CPM for Hired Referred drivers Rider & Pet Policies Inverter and APU, plus Free Sirius XM radio subscription   6 months of verifiable Class A experience REQUIRED ZERO Moving violations in the last 12 months ZERO Preventable accidents for the last 3 years Flatbed experience is preferred but not required Can professionally represent the company and its products to our customers Able to arrive on time for deliveries Safe driving history required Consistently exhibits & displays the company’s values “Own It, Can Do, Act in Love” Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #TS-CSC-Std   Central States Mfg.Click here to Apply Online

Associate Frozen Food Buyer **Must Be a Current Fresh Food Buyer Salary: $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus and benefits Location: On-site at our corporate office in College Point, NY Our food company is seeking an Associate Fresh Food Buyer responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of frozen food products for assigned lines. This role works closely with the Senior Vice President of Purchasing to achieve company goals. The Associate Fresh Food Buyer provides supply chain and inventory management for promotionally active categories while meeting corresponding financial accountabilities. Products are procured in accordance with all company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities include: Order fresh food products to meet forecasted demand. Secure the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times. Ensure all established policies and procedures are understood and followed. Achieve inventory and turn goals while maintaining service levels and minimizing distress. Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, store operations, the distribution center, and division office personnel. Review acquisition costs to ensure purchases are made at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and urgency. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct post-promotional reviews to evaluate results and develop solutions for improvement. Resolve store-level inventory issues caused by allocations or order discrepancies. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and distress, making adjustments as needed. Visit stores, as required, to monitor programs, gather feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution-sourced items to ensure correct invoicing. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies, issuing credits, or providing appropriate resolutions. Maintain all necessary department files and records. Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain proper product flow through the facility in a timely manner. Access buying systems remotely when necessary to manage responsibilities offsite.   Requirements Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally. Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. Benefits $80,000–$85,000 plus bonus and benefits

HIRING CLASS A CDL/ OTR Driver FLAT RATE Weekly with Direct • WEEKENDS HOME • 1099 TAX FORM • NO North East or West Coast Freight • DEDICATED ROUNTRIPS OUT OF NASHVILLE, TN • Dry Van Freight-No Touch • Vacation Pay and Holiday Pay • No Escrows • BREAKDOWN PAY REQUIREMENTS • No DUI/DWI in the Last 5 Years • At Least 23 Years of Age • At Least 5 Years of experience • Must not have more than 3 Jobs in last 5 years. Please call for more info 270-779-5133 270-904-6213