Now Hiring - Prinova Group LLC - Business Development Associate in Itasca, IL

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At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas.With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product. Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for 4 years in a row, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to outstanding HR practices and appreciation for our employees. Guided by the renowned FISH philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members. Don 't miss the opportunity to join our esteemed organization, where exceptional HR practices and employee appreciation thrive. Apply today and unlock the potential for a rewarding and fulfilling career at Prinova! Business Development Associate Department: Purchasing, Distribution Location: Itasca, IL Type: Full-Time Summary: The Business Development Associate will support the Product Managers for our Ingredient distribution business and assist in managing of inventory and supply chain, as well as working with our Sales Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned * Identify, review, source, and recommend new suppliers of product while managing existing inventory. Provide additional support backing up the Purchasing Department. * Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors * Issue purchase orders with approved suppliers for your categories or other PM's * 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 * Minimize costs of your products by negotiating direct and indirect spend * Build long term relationships with suppliers * 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 appropriate product managers and regulatory * Utilize Prinova China Team and PM's when networking and sourcing new products * Place orders; release orders, quote prices, manage and update price list to formulation * Address vendor issues * 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 * Price requests and other customer inquiries * Management of KPI metrics * Prepare presentations, as needed * Assist with Annual Budget process Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will have no supervisory responsibilities. 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: 3+ years 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 with Microsoft Office Suite or related software * Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and [please apply online] * 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 * Vision1 * STD * LTD * HSA. * FSA * PTO * Life Insurance * 401(k) & Roth with employer match * Eight Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays * Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident * Personal growth including training and development opportunities