Supplier Integration Specialist

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO

Department: Business Development

Reports To: Supplier Integration Supervisor

Salary Grade: $46,667 - $70,000 plus bonus opportunity

As a Supplier Integration Specialist, you will oversee the overall launching of our new suppliers. This includes being their primary contact and working closely with internal departments to effectively communicate and coordinate all aspects of a new supplier launch. You will be responsible for executing and ensuring adherence to the agreement between Dot and the new supplier.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Communicate effectively with all internal departments (Sales, Replenishment, Pricing Team, Operations, Accounting, Transportation, Ecommerce) on all aspects of the new supplier.
• Work closely with Sales to create a sense of urgency for potential volume.
• Manage relationship with supplier up to 4-6 weeks following their first delivery.
• Coordinate with Replenishment for accuracy of orders in the beginning stages of supplier relationship.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong organizational skills.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience with Salesforce.com
• Good knowledge of Excel and Word
• Understanding of the needs of internal departments/customers.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Occasional (approx. 1 night per month) overnight travel required. Must have ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane or train for customer/vendor calls, trainings, or meetings.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.