C.H. Robinson is seeking a Category Specialist to build relationships to improve the supply chain as you execute the daily operations within our mango category. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, interacting daily with grower/shippers and internal sales teams to communicate critical market intelligence. Your expertise in the category will help generate sales and enhance the customer experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Communicates with suppliers daily to understand quality, yields, pricing, and production
• Proactively shares commodity and market information to commercial team, enabling confident sales and growth
• Supports transactional, promotional, and contract pricing recommendations
• Maintains grower/supplier relationships and continually assist in ways to improve their performance using data
• Understands the customer base, to include product specifications and order patterns
• Aligns the right supply to the right customers, and communicate packing instructions to suppliers
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of fresh produce experience in category (Mangos)
• Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically and internationally)

• 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 out of normal business hours
• Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

• This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

• 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.

• 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 team-building opportunities