Job Description

Overview:

iTi Tropicals, the leading supplier of tropical and exotic fruit juice concentrates and purees in North America, seeks a bright, energetic, and detail–oriented person with at least two years of product management experience in the commercial food and beverage industry.

This position provides support to the product management group. The right candidate is a critical thinker who will be required to manage a high volume of e-correspondence. Professional discretion will be required at times due to the proprietary, confidential nature of the correspondence. In addition to general office duties, job responsibilities include inventory management and procurement support, sales team support, and special projects. The candidate will interact with a diverse group of important suppliers and customers, as well as collaborate cross-functionally with staff members and departments within the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize workload. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task while paying strict attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support on all levels to the Project Managers including contract maintenance, inventory costing, allocation and management, handling phone calls and emails from suppliers and customers, and “helping out” wherever possible
• Confirm customer orders, provide order details to Logistics/Trade Services Departments, inform customers of product release and provide the associated, relevant documentation and instructions in a timely accurate manner
• Provide administrative support including fielding technical requests, marketing materials, contracts, and proposals, as required.
• Forward technical food science documentation to sales staff as required.
• Review vendor shipping schedules and provide a markup of the current schedule with special attention to any serious deviations that may impact customer production schedules
• Maintain database for website contacts as related to marketing news blasts.

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in a fast–paced office environment, preferably in the food industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

iTi Tropicals, located in Lawrenceville NJ, offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 401K with company match. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5:30.

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