Tropic Fish Hawaii LLC Hiring for Frozen Seafood Buyer II at Honolulu, HI Full Time

Aloha,

We would like you to join our rapidly expanding team at Tropic Fish Hawaii, the largest seafood company in Hawaii. Your talent and experience will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality and diverse selection of frozen seafood for our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Frozen Seafood Buyer to join our team. As a Frozen Seafood Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing our frozen seafood inventory. Your expertise in the seafood industry, market trends, and supplier relationships will be essential in ensuring a reliable supply chain and meeting our company’s objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements related to frozen seafood.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their offerings, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Analyze consumer demand and preferences to make informed buying decisions.

2. Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive advantages and maximize profitability.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and adherence to specifications, and address any issues promptly.

3. Inventory Management:

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize waste, and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including sales, production, and logistics, to forecast demand accurately.
• Monitor inventory levels, track product expiry dates, and manage replenishment to meet customer demands.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all purchased frozen seafood products meet or exceed quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to conduct regular audits, inspections, and certifications of suppliers and their facilities.
• Address any quality concerns or non-compliance issues promptly and work towards finding effective solutions.

5. Documentation and ing:

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier information.
• Generate s on key performance indicators, market trends, and supplier performance.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to the management team regarding procurement strategies and market insights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, or Food Science (preferred).

• Proven experience as a Frozen Seafood Buyer or in a similar role within the food industry.
  
• Deep knowledge of the frozen seafood market, including types of seafood, species, and sourcing regions.
  
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Familiarity with quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements for frozen seafood.
  
• Proficient in using procurement and inventory management software.
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  

INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION

This position s directly to General Manager. On a daily basis, the person in this position will interact with customers and TFM staff. The ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and employees is an essential part of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee in this position works in an office with the following characteristics:

• Light to moderate levels of noise
• Air conditioning
• Fluorescent lighting

WORKING HOURS

Office Hours, Monday – Friday, some Saturdays