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Business Development Associate - Innovative Products

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Business Development Associate - Innovative Products

Department: Purchasing, Distribution
Location: Itasca, IL
Type: Full-time

Summary:

The Business Development Associate will support the Product Managers and Category Director for our Innovative Products distribution business and assist in managing inventory and supply chain, as well as working with our Sales Department and key suppliers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

Identify, review, source, and set up new suppliers of product while managing existing inventory. Provide additional support backing up the Purchasing Department.
Manage availability and lead times with vendors and solve problems that arise
Issue purchase orders with approved suppliers for your category
Communicate with QA/Regulatory to ensure incoming products meet all specifications
Quarantine/reject a product for quality/other concerns, and work with QA/QC team to rectify
Set up direct shipment orders from domestic suppliers to customers – project manage the logistics, receive product into the system, and bill customers
Build long-term relationships with suppliers - lead and manage weekly or biweekly calls with suppliers for order updates and ensure orders are shipping on time and in full
Manage inventory or relevant items based on sales projections, including contracts, on file POs, sales history, and forecast on product sales
Coordinate requirements for Prinova sourced raw materials with the innovative products team and regulatory
Utilize the Prinova China Team and PM's when networking and sourcing new products
Place orders, release orders, and ensure we are updating the sales staff and customer service team with any changes to the customer request date
Address vendor issues
Address credit issues with customers and credit line management for key accounts
Monitor potential loss due to obsolete or expired inventory
Manage location/freight decisions
Negotiate return good issues with vendors
PO processing: entry, submission, tracking, invoice approval, etc.
Sales Order approvals and dashboard management
Manage quality/regulatory requests and other customer inquiries
Management of KPI metrics
Assist with the Annual Budget process
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

1-3 years of sourcing experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment, preferably in the international food, flavor, and fragrance ingredients industry.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution can be substituted for industry experience in certain situations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent sales and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Salesforce.com
Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP systems is preferred

Travel: Up to 5% travel

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Work environment is normally in an office setting.
Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Employer paid STD and LTD
HSA and FSA
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
PTO
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
401(k) & Roth with employer match
Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.

Business Development Associate - Innovative Products at Prinova US LLC – Itasca, Illinois

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