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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist- Product Management for the Quality Assurance team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Under guidance of QA management, promotes the delivery of optimal QA services and standards by ensuring all department protocols/procedures [including new product/facility approvals, plant inspection management, specification development, first production monitoring, product monitoring evaluations, reformulation activity, brand standard intelligence, information gathering/tracking/updating/storage, regulatory (withdrawals/recalls) compliance, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting/follow-up to closure] within assigned area of responsibility are properly carried out
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Topco Associates is currently seeking an Associate Quality Assurance Manager for Product Development for the Quality Assurance team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
This corporate role promotes the delivery of optimal Quality Assurance services to member companies (regional grocery retailers and wholesalers) by managing and directing QA activities within assigned areas of responsibility to perform product approvals, perform and maintain product monitoring reviews, develop and ensure maintenance of current finished product specifications; ensure product and supplier compliance with specifications at all points through the distribution channels, provide and maintain product technical information; investigate and resolve product quality issues; ensure all programs are aligned with the overall business strategies of the department and Topco. This role is also responsible for overseeing the on-site QA lab.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Category Manager for the Center Store Grocery team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Under the direct supervision and administrative direction of Category Director, the Category Manager is responsible for the marketing, merchandising, and management of assigned product groups/programs in such a manner as to grow Topco program sales and enhance the competitive position and profitability of member companies.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for the Accounting team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
This position is responsible for Reporting and Analyzing Monthly Financial results. Principally responsible for Operating Expenses and Personnel reporting and will also support Sales and Margin reporting and analysis. Activities include: monthly general ledger entries, managing company’s Incentive process, developing monthly management reporting and analysis, preparing support schedules for monthly financial reporting package, and special requests, as needed. Position requires frequent interaction within Topco Accounting Department and with Cost Center owners.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Category Insights Analyst for the Category Insights team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
One of Topco’s three core strategies is “Knowledge Management”. Recently, this strategy has taken on a much more important role, and additional focus is required at the business unit level. In this role, the Category Insights Analyst will serve as analytic and category management advisor using the category management process as a decision platform for all initiatives designed to optimize category strategy, assortment, distribution merchandising, pricing and promotional mix for Topco. The Category Insights Analyst will provide data-driven customer-focused insights to help meet and exceed volume and market share objectives.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager for our Center Store Grocery team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
The Associate Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the short term (day to day) and long term (2-3 year) strategic sourcing strategy for assigned categories measured by lowest total cost of ownership, maximum member participation, and competitive position and profitability of Topco member companies. They are also responsible for achieving individual and department goals (productivity, service levels, and other internal KPI’s) and working with their Program counterpart to drive value-added category results and innovation as measured by dollar Sales and member penetration. The Associate Sourcing Manager will lead best practice sharing among peers, driving continuous improvement of the Procurement processes and leading cross-functional initiatives. The Associate Sourcing Manager will manage moderately complex categories and $80MM to $110MM in Procurement spend.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Documentation Specialist for the Quality Assurance team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
The Quality Documentation Specialist promotes the delivery of optimal Quality Assurance services by maintaining the document control system for the department while providing administrative support for invoicing, reception, and office operations.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Sourcing Manager for the Center Store Grocery team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading both the short term (day to day) and long term (2-3 year) strategic sourcing strategy and execution for their categories. They are responsible for ensuring that their categories are delivered to the member at a total lowest cost of ownership, achieve maximum member participation, and enhance the competitive position and profitability of Topco member companies. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for achieving department goals (productivity), and working with their program counterpart to drive value added category results and innovation. This position may also lead a team of associates. The Sourcing Manager is also responsible for leading best practice sharing among their peers, driving continuous improvement of the Procurement processes and leading cross functional initiatives. The Sourcing Manager will manage $110MM to $180MM in Procurement spend.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Category Manager for the Seafood team in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Under the direct supervision and administrative direction of the Senior Category Manager, the Category Manager, is responsible for developing and implementing Category Management and Sourcing strategies for the Seafood category, including shrimp, fish filets and miscellaneous seafood (lobster tail, snow crab, calamari, etc.). They are responsible for achieving individual and department financial goals and working with cross-functional departments to drive value-added category results, innovation and cost savings. Is responsible for leading best practice sharing among peers, driving continuous improvement of the Category Management processes and leading cross-functional initiatives.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Sourcing Manager to manage fresh beef for the Meat Department in Elk Grove Village, IL.
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the short term (day to day) and long term (2-3 year) strategic sourcing strategy for assigned categories measured by lowest total cost of ownership, maximum member participation, and competitive position and profitability of Topco member companies. The manager is responsible for achieving individual and department goals (productivity, service levels, and other internal KPI’s) and working with their Category Manager counterpart to drive value-added category results and innovation as measured by dollar sales and member penetration. This role is responsible for leading best practice sharing among peers, driving continuous improvement of the Procurement processes and leading cross-functional initiatives. The Sourcing Manager will manage complex categories comprised of $110MM to $150MM in Procurement spend.
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Topco Associates is currently seeking a Senior Category Manager to manage Berries for the Produce team in Visalia, CA.
The Senior Category Manager for Berries is responsible for leading both the short term (day to day) and long term (3-5 year) strategic strategy and execution for the berry categories. They are responsible for ensuring that the berry categories are purchased at a total lowest cost of ownership, achieve maximum member participation, and enhance the competitive position and profitability of Topco member companies. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for leading a team of associates, achieving department goals (productivity), implementing best practices, driving value add category results, innovation and relationship management to Topco’s membership including actionable recommendations and fast solutions to member requests measured by high member satisfaction, and hiring, growing and developing talent.
